Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Principal Data Scientist. This role focuses on building and delivering AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making across the supply chain. It combines data science, software engineering, and supply chain expertise to help leaders better understand and respond to disruptions, manufacturing challenges, and logistics issues. The position leverages SAP ECC data and modern analytics to create scenario-based models that allow teams to anticipate risks and make smarter, faster decisions. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong coding skills, experience with machine learning and optimization, and the ability to turn complex supply chain problems into scalable AI solutions.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• Education: Bachelor’s in Data Science, CS, Engineering, Math, or similar (Master’s preferred)
• Experience:
• 7+ years in data science, AI, analytics, or software development
• Manufacturing/industrial experience
• Built production-level analytics + integrated with enterprise systems
• Technical Skills:
• Programming: Python, SQL, Git (Java/C# + APIs preferred)
• Data Science: ML, statistical modeling, optimization, simulation
• AI: LLMs, RAG, vector DBs, knowledge graphs
• Cloud/Data: Azure, Databricks, Spark, data lakes/warehouses
• SAP:
• Strong SAP ECC 6.0 knowledge (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO, inventory, procurement, logistics)
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.