Data Scientist - Management Consulting Firm

Looking for Data Scientist for one of the leading Management Consulting Firm based out of Bangalore

Thoucentric is Management Consulting Company focused around helping organizations maximize growth & overall performance through transformation of their supply chain. Thoucentric was founded in April, 2015 by key management consulting and supply chain professionals having diverse industry, solution and product experience. Driven by a team of 45+ globally positioned supply chain consultants, Thoucentric is currently serving clients in CPG, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Retail sectors.

Job Description :

- Manages a team of business data analysts that use business data and statistical methods to provide insight into business performance and suggest area and methods of improving operations.

- Implements and oversees the analytical approaches and methodologies and presents insight and recommendations to management for decision making and strategic planning.

- Present complex information and data in an uncomplicated, easy-to-understand way - "breaks it down" to suit the audience

- Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective.

- Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs

- Ability to understand and interpret the programs and linking the same with data to create meaningful reports

- Define and document the Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation

- Develop a high-level Project chart with milestones and estimated timelines

- Detail the resources, points of contact, execution method and support mechanism

- Develop a detailed project plan with tasks, resources, time-lines, status tracking and progress tracking

- Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders

- Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats

- Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

- Perform periodic risk assessment and minimize risks through appropriate planning and escalation

- Maintain a comprehensive project documentation that is reusable

- Measure and communicate project performance using standard techniques and measures

Educational Qualifications :

- Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Management or academic equivalent

Required Skills :

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting

- Data management and statistical modelling skills: SAS, R, HADOOP, Python, SQL, Excel etc.

- At least 6+ years of analytics experience across various business areas such as Marketing, Supply Chain, and Risk etc.

- In-depth technical knowledge and experience in one or more areas: Machine Learning, AI, Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics etc.

- Excellent organization and project documentation skills

- Analytical and Problem solving skills along with self-motivation to excel

- Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Strong working experience in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power point etc.) including good presentation skills

Personal Attributes :

- Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.

- Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

- Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.