Data Scientist, Supply Chain Innovation 838 views

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Nike, Inc. Technology is responsible for making the world’s largest sport brand run faster, smarter and more securely. From infrastructure to security and supply chain operations, Technology specialists drive growth through top-flight hardware, software and enterprise applications. Global Technology aggressively innovates solutions to drive growth while creating and implementing tools that help make everything else in the company possible.

Description

Nike Supply Chain experts ensure that every year 1.3 billion pieces of footwear, apparel, and equipment arrive at the right destination on time. That’s no easy task. The complex process involves more than 60 distribution centers, a network of thousands of accounts, and more than 100,000 retail stores around the world. Supply Chain professionals constantly push for ways to make Nike’s supply chain faster, more efficient and more responsive to Nike’s always-changing consumer needs.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We need a passionate Data Scientist to join our Supply Chain Analytics team. You are an extraordinary, passionate teammate with a curiosity for all things data, and while you rely on data to prove your point, you love to think creatively to solve problems. You thrive in a enthusiastic business environment and are excited by the opportunity of creating something from the ground up.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

As a Data Scientist, you will translate ambiguous statements into structured problem statements and testable hypotheses. You will analyze and profile available, reliable and relevant data (internal and external) to uncover insights in support of scalable solutions, and clean, prepare and verify the integrity of data for analysis. You’ll also track model accuracy, ensuring model relevance and reliability.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

As a member of Nike’s Supply Chain Analytics team, you will work alongside experienced advanced analytics and management consulting professionals passionate about driving innovation in Nike’s global supply chain strategy and operations. You will collaborate with other data scientists to craft data-supported solutions by developing and utilizing statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms. You’ll also work with a team of data scientists, solutions delivery managers, engineers, and business partners to take an opportunity or problem from concept to scaled solution.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse team. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

What You Bring To Nike

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in applying analytics techniques (e.g., optimization, machine learning, experimentation, mathematical modeling) using analytical tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
• Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Deep understanding of solution and technical design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with teammates

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Job ID 00438348