Teams at Ocado Logistics

Senior Data Scientist responsible for developing and deploying machine learning solutions, conducting advanced statistical analysis, defining business metrics, and solving complex planning and forecasting problems. The role involves querying and analyzing data with SQL and Python, creating visualizations and stakeholder reports, influencing business decisions, implementing algorithms, managing project delivery, and mentoring other data scientists.

Analyze logistics and supply chain data to identify efficiency opportunities, optimize operations, develop dashboards and data models, and deliver recommendations to stakeholders. The role collaborates with engineers and multidisciplinary teams, leads analytics projects, supports process improvements, and mentors junior analysts across routing, fulfilment, labour planning, procurement, inventory, and distribution.

Own demand forecasting and volume planning for approximately 2,500 products across category and SKU levels. The role focuses on achieving availability, purge, and fulfilment KPIs; managing supplier performance and relationships; optimizing delivery schedules and inbound specifications; supporting collaborative planning; and analyzing supplier and product-range trends. Candidates need FMCG or commercial supply chain experience, supplier management skills, commercial acumen, strong numerical analysis, and flexibility to work occasional weekend rota shifts.