Data Science - Demand Forecasting

At o9 Solutions, our mission is clear : be the Most Valuable Platform (MVP) for enterprises. With our AI-driven platform — the o9 Digital Brain — we integrate global enterprises’ siloed planning capabilities, helping them capture millions and, in some cases, billions of dollars in value leakage. But our impact doesn’t stop there. Businesses that plan better and faster also reduce waste, which drives better outcomes for the planet, too.

We're on the lookout for the brightest, most committed individuals to join us on our mission. Along the journey, we’ll provide you with a nurturing environment where you can be part of something truly extraordinary and make a real difference for companies and the plane t

What you’ll do for us :

Apply a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, regression, ensemble learning, neural nets, time series, optimizations etc.) to their real-world advantages / drawbacks

Develop and / or optimize models for demand sensing / forecasting, optimization (Heuristic, LP, GA etc), Anomaly detection, Simulation and stochastic models, Market Intelligence etc.

Use latest advancements in AI / ML to solve business problems

Analyze problems by synthesizing complex information, evaluating alternate methods, and articulating the result with the relevant assumptions / reasons

Application of common business metrics (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, MAPE) and the ability to generate new ones as needed.

Develop or optimize modules to call web services for real time integration with externa systems

Work collaboratively with Clients, Project Management, Solution Architects, Consultants and Data Engineers to ensure successful delivery of o9 projects

What you’ll have :

Experience : 4+ Years of experience in time series forecasting in scale using heuristic-based hierarchical best-fit models using algorithms like exponential smoothing, ARIMA, prophet and custom parameter tuning.

Experience in applied analytical methods in the field of Supply chain and planning, like demand planning, supply planning, market intelligence, optimal assortments / pricing / inventory etc.

Should be from a statistical background.

Education : Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or related field

Languages : Python and / or R for Data Science

Skills : Deep Knowledge of statistical and machine learning algorithms, building scalable ML frameworks, identifying and collecting relevant input data, feature engineering, tuning, and testing.

Characteristics : Independent thinkers Strong presentation and communications skills

We really value team spirit : Transparency and frequent communication is key. At o9, this is not limited by hierarchy, distance, or function.

Nice to have :

Experience with SQL, databases and ETL tools or similar is optional but preferred

Exposure to distributed data / computing tools : Map / Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, or related Big Data technologies

Experience with Deep Learning frameworks such as Keras, Tensorflow or PyTorch is preferable

Experience in implementing planning applications will be a plus

Understanding of Supply Chain Concepts will be preferable

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations, or related field

What we’ll do for you

Competitive salary with stock options to eligible candidates

Flat organization : With a very strong entrepreneurial culture (and no corporate politics)

Great people and unlimited fun at work

Possibility to make a difference in a scale-up environment.

Opportunity to travel onsite in specific phases depending on project requirements.

Support network : Work with a team you can learn from everyday.

Diversity : We pride ourselves on our international working environment.

Work-Life Balance : https : / / youtu.be / IHSZeUPATBA?feature=shared

Feel part of A team : https : / / youtu.be / QbjtgaCyhes?feature=shared

How the process works

Apply by clicking the button below

You’ll be contacted by our recruiter, who’ll fill you in on all things at o9, give you some background about the role and get to know you. They’ll contact you either via video call or phone call - whatever you prefer.

During the interview phase, you will meet with technical panels for 60 minutes. The recruiter will contact you after the interview to let you know if we’d like to progress your application.

We will have 2 rounds of Technical discussion followed by a Hiring Manager discussion.

Our recruiter will let you know if you’re the successful candidate. Good luck!

More about us …

o9 Solutions is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world today. Our mission is to digitally transform planning and decision-making for the enterprise and the planet. Our culture is high-energy and drives us to aim 10x in everything we do.

Our platform, the o9 Digital Brain, is the premier AI-powered, cloud-native platform driving the digital transformations of major global enterprises including Google, Walmart, ABInBev, Starbucks and many others.

Our headquarters are located in Dallas, with offices in Amsterdam, Paris, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paolo, Bengaluru, Tokyo, Seoul, Milan, Stockholm, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore and Munich.

o9 is an equal opportunity employer and seeks applicants of diverse backgrounds and hires without regard to race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law