Lead Data Scientist

General Mills
Minneapolis / st paul, MN
19 Feb 2025

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LEAD DATA SCIENTIST

OVERVIEW

To make the food people love, we need to make sure we feed our decision makers the right data and solutions at the right time, every time. As a Lead Data Scientist at General Mills, you will apply your advanced expertise in machine learning(ML), optimization and information retrieval to design, prototype and build a next generation supply chain engine and services.

You will serve as the technical leader for an enterprise level supply chain data science initiative. As a technical leader on the data science team in addition to your project based work you will be expected to participate in activities such as strategic planning, technical standards definition, and talent development. You will be responsible for designing the analytic architecture, constructing machine learning models, and communicating with product owners, business partners and other data scientists.

The Lead Data Scientist- Supply Chain role requires a set of specialized skills unique to the domain area. We are seeking an expert level data scientist with a demonstrated history of successfully leveraging analytic solution design across data science, ML engineering and reporting. The successful candidate will have experience leveraging time series forecasting along with a robust understanding of how machine learning can be used to augment and improve those models. Additionally, this role requires in-depth knowledge of supply chain management with a preference for CPG experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work closely with data science leadership, engineering, and business partners to develop optimization and machine learning models using best in class tools and technology.
  • Provide technical leadership within a product team through strong partnership and providing solution alternatives.
  • Accountable for the analytic solution design across data science, ML engineering and reporting.
  • Create production ready, scalable models that provide real time insights that align with General Mills technology standards.
  • Counsel and advice business partners on supply chain technical solutions
  • Serve as a senior leader as part of the data science leadership team- contribute to technical strategy, best practices, and team development.
  • Coach junior data scientist on key technical and domain topics through solution reviews and mentoring.
  • Act as a thought leader in supply chain data science techniques and represent the Digital and Technology organization.
  • Partner with functional analytic teams to align and integrate solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in computer science, operations research, engineering or related quantitative field or commensurate work experience in supply chain technology or data science.
  • 7+ years of professional experience developing and deploying machine learning algorithms in a production environment with a preference for supply chain experience
  • Proficient in one or more coding languages including Python
  • Expertise with leading the development of large-scale AI and machine learning based models
  • Experience with cloud bases AI platforms
  • Highly adaptable, curious, and willing to work independently on complex and challenging problems.
  • Experience with time series forecasting

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • The preferred location for this role is Minneapolis, MN however remote work-at-home applications within the United States and Canada will be considered.
  • Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
The salary range for this position $120,500 - $201,000. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences, performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decision including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
  • ID: #49307204
  • State: Minnesota Minneapolis / st paul 55401 Minneapolis / st paul USA
  • City: Minneapolis / st paul
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-02-19
  • Deadline: 2023-04-19
  • Category: Et cetera