Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist (Contract) - Supply Chain Focus

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Contract Type: 6 months (with potential for extension)

Industry: Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist for an onsite contract role in San Francisco. This position is ideal for candidates who have a passion for solving complex business problems through data, particularly within supply chain, logistics, or operational domains. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze, model, and interpret data to drive critical business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and analytics teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
• Build, deploy, and maintain predictive models and analytical tools.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights and support business strategies.
• Develop and implement data pipelines, ETL processes, and data validation frameworks.
• Visualize findings and present results to stakeholders, making complex insights understandable and impactful.
• Assist in the development and refinement of KPIs and operational metrics.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and supply chain analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a data scientist or data analyst role, ideally with exposure to supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R; experience with SQL is required.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and statistical modeling.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience working in a supply chain or logistics-focused environment.
• Experience with optimization techniques, demand forecasting, or inventory modeling.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6-12 months
• Location: San Francisco (100% in-office)
• Competitive hourly rate, depending on experience

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.