Expert Data Scientist

Job Title: Expert Data Scientist – Demand Planning & Forecasting (Machine Learning)

Project: Demand Planning ML Models Initiative

Role Level: Expert / Principal (Hands-on, Delivery-Focused)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 7+ Years

Job Location: Remote

Job Timing: Vietnam Time Zone

Role Overview We are seeking an Expert Data Scientist with deep hands-on experience in machine learning–based demand forecasting to support the ANZ Demand Planning ML Models initiative .

This role requires a senior practitioner capable of independently designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade demand forecasting models . The ideal candidate will own forecasting solutions end-to-end and help improve business decision-making through highly accurate predictive models.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting (Core Focus)

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of ML-based demand forecasting models.
• Work extensively with time-series datasets related to sales, demand, and supply planning.
• Apply and optimize statistical forecasting techniques and machine learning algorithms.
• Perform advanced feature engineering incorporating seasonality, trends, promotions, pricing, holidays, and external drivers.
• Conduct back-testing, validation, and scenario analysis to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
  
  

Data Science Leadership & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from data exploration and model development to deployment support.
• Define, monitor, and optimize forecasting KPIs including MAPE, RMSE, and MAE.
• Review, validate, and refine forecasting methodologies to ensure accuracy and scalability.
• Clearly communicate model logic, assumptions, and insights to business and executive stakeholders.
  
  

Collaboration & Execution

• Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Analytics teams, and business stakeholders to operationalize forecasting models.
• Support production deployment, monitoring, and model performance improvements.
• Drive knowledge sharing and best practices in forecasting and machine learning across teams.
  
  

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science / Machine Learning.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in demand forecasting or demand planning using machine learning.
• Proven experience delivering production-grade or business-critical forecasting models.
• Strong experience working with enterprise-scale time-series datasets.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced Python for Data Science and Machine Learning.
• Strong expertise in time-series forecasting techniques (statistical and ML-based).
• Experience with machine learning models such as regression, tree-based models, and ensemble methods.
• Advanced feature engineering for demand and planning datasets.
• Strong SQL and data manipulation capabilities.
• Experience with forecast evaluation metrics (MAPE, RMSE, MAE).
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight delivery timelines.