Data Science Manager

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Are you passionate about applying Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics to solve complex supply chain challenges? As our Data Science Manager, you will lead the development of next generation Autonomous Planning capabilities that help transform how planning decisions are made across demand, supply and inventory management. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, business engagement and people leadership to deliver AI powered solutions that create measurable value at scale.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will lead a Data Science Pod focused on designing, building and deploying advanced analytics, machine learning and optimisation solutions that directly influence supply chain planning decisions. Working closely with Supply Chain Planning stakeholders and the Centre of Excellence, you will help shape a portfolio of high value use cases and ensure solutions are embedded into planning systems and day to day business processes.

You will play a key role in advancing Autonomous Planning through AI powered planning engines across forecasting, inventory optimisation, replenishment planning, planning parameter optimisation and scenario modelling. Beyond model development, you will be responsible for ensuring solutions are adopted, deliver measurable outcomes and support better business decisions.

You will also help build internal…