Applied Data Scientist

A retail client is hiring Applied Data Scientists to join their Profit to Serve (PTS) initiative—a priority program driving scenario modeling and last-mile routing optimization to improve profitability and service. PTS is a foundational enabler in our AI strategy, connecting precision costing with automated insights and routing simulations. You’ll work on-site in Plano, TX, partnering directly with transformation leaders to shape a high-impact initiative at the intersection of AI, data science, and operational excellence. If you love fast iteration, hands-on coding, and solving real-world business problems, this is your opportunity to make an impact at scale.
What You’ll Do
• Build and iterate models for cost impact estimation, price elasticity, and routing optimization.
• Design clustering approaches for route/service segmentation and validate optimization assumptions.
• Translate ambiguous business questions into testable models and ship prototypes weekly.
• Collaborate closely with business partners and data science leads to deliver reusable solutions.

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• Strong coding skills in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and SQL.
• Experience with regression, elasticity estimation, clustering, and experimental validation.
• Comfort working with optimization outputs and constraints.
• Ability to wrangle data from cloud-based sources and iterate quickly with stakeholders.

• Logistics simulation experience, API-driven optimization tools, and basic MLOps hygiene.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.