Director, Data Science

Company: W. W. Grainger
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201 CHICAGO, IL, US, 60603-4013

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Analytics & Data, the Director of Data Science will direct the selection, planning and completion of all data science opportunities that involve high impact, customer-affecting tactics and strategies working in partnership with various functional and business partners.

The decisions made by this position have a profound impact on the organization through the development of analytical work that influences overall company direct marketing, catalog, eCommerce, branch, and sales force strategies and enhances the success of tactical initiatives. The role is critical to company’s continued transformation to an increasingly digital and data-driven organization.

Work with internal senior leaders and business partners to identify key areas for Data Science to impact customer experience and demand generation across domains that include sales force, marketing and website

Create and align on a roadmap to execute against the priorities

Research and recommend data science solutions for improved effectiveness and delivery of demand generation initiatives

Direct the design, development, and delivery of data science initiatives across the organization

Partner with internal senior leaders to ensure these business initiatives are executed with optimal chance of success and adoption

Direct, coach, and mentor a growing talented team of data scientists, while creating an inclusive environment

Provide thought leadership around the data and computing environment necessary for optimal success

Appropriately communicate and represent the work performed by the team to senior leadership within the company

Preferred Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or related field. Master’s in statistics, economics, data science, or analytics preferred

10+ years equivalent work experience required.

Experience directing a Data Science program in a company, that includes demonstrable impact via development and implementation of Data Science based products and product roadmaps

Experience with linear regression, logistic regression, cluster analysis, time series analysis, and machine learning/ AI techniques

Experience with SAS, R, Python, and SQL

Knowledge of artificial intelligence systems, including image recognition

Ability to assume high exposure responsibilities and interact with senior leadership

Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset

Excellent and proven communication skills

Ability to establish and sustain strong business relationships and effectively prioritize business needs

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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