Join a central analytics team within a global FMCG and retail leader as a Senior Data Scientist (Haken). In this role, you will sit at the heart of large-scale digital transformation initiatives, building diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive models that convert complex data into scalable, value-driven business solutions.
Working in a highly international, bilingual environment, you will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure data science directly influences strategy and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive machine learning models to solve complex business problems
- Refine early-stage MVPs and prototypes into scalable, production-ready analytics products
- Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover patterns, trends, and actionable insights
- Partner with Product Managers and Data Engineers to align technical feasibility with business value
- Communicate insights through data storytelling and visualization to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- 4-7 years of experience in an applied Data Science role, ideally within FMCG, Retail, CPG, or Financial Services
- Hands-on experience with modeling techniques such as Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, and Deep Learning
- Proven experience working in bilingual professional environments using both English and Japanese
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills in cross-cultural environments
- Analytical, problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on data quality and accuracy
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Fluent communication required
- English: Fluent communication required
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with big data platforms such as Hadoop and Apache Spark ((Py)Spark)
- Exposure to optimization techniques, text mining, or social network analysis
- Professional Data Science certifications (e.g., Azure Data Scientist Associate, CAP, DASCA SDS)
About the Company
Our client is a global industry leader in the FMCG and retail space, driven by strong values and a collaborative culture. Currently undergoing a major digital transformation, the organisation places data science at the core of its business strategy, offering a rare opportunity to work on initiatives with global scale and impact.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Collaborate with diverse, highly skilled teams across the business
- Structured learning and development support from day one, including access to an in-house university
- Competitive compensation aligned with global standards
- Purpose-driven environment where data directly shapes future-facing business decisions
- Opportunity to build analytics solutions impacting consumers worldwide
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