Our Opportunity:
Chewy's Inbound Technology tam is seeking a Data Scientist III to join our Inbound Tech team in Bellevue, WA or Plantation, FL. The team focuses on technology improvements in the inbound supply chain space, ranging from transportation decisions to informing labor planning. You will partner daily with data science, software engineering, business, and product teammates and partners. This role will act as an Individual Contributor to design, test, and implement solutions and analyses, lead initiatives, and mentor less experienced teammates.
Millions of outbound shipments are only possible when we bring the right material into our facilities at the right time. In inbound logistics, you must be nimble and creative, able to balance various priorities, and be adept at looking at a situation and identifying ways you can apply your data science expertise to improve decision-making, efficiency, cost, or safety. This team has a unique culture of both working independently AND being available to brainstorm with or help teammates on gnarly problems. This is only possible when we all excel at our Operating Principles of Deliver Results and Earn Trust.
What You'll Do:
- Develop new and improve existing models and solutions to solve complex supply chain problems using machine learning, operations research, statistics, and relevant simulation or artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. Design, build, and monitor metrics to confirm impact of your solutions.
- Design and maintain data pipelines for large-scale modeling workflows, including feature engineering and data validation for large, complex datasets.
- Implement process improvement initiatives by developing new data sources, developing and testing model enhancements, and reducing computational complexity
- Deep dive performance and supply chain data to explain change, develop insights, and provide recommendations
- Establish strong working relationships with and partner with other functional teams across Fulfillment, Supply Chain, and Finance. Understand their needs, to maximize your ability to meet their needs with technical solutions.
- Write and present one-page proposals to gain stakeholder buy-in for new models, and white papers that clearly explain the assumptions, results, and business recommendations of implemented models. Design clear and concise updates and visualizations at detail levels appropriate to the audience.
What You'll Need:
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying optimization, machine learning, and/or predictive models in fast-paced environment
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent field
- Mastery in SQL and Python
- Ability to use collaborative programming tools (Git, Confluence, etc.), and assist and support junior colleagues' use of those tools
- Hands-on industry experience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models to solve complex business problems, including feature selection, model evaluation, and performance monitoring.
- Hands-on industry experience building and deploying large-scale mathematical optimization models (LP, MILP, etc.) in production using Gurobi (strongly preferred) or similar solvers.
- Ability to translate complex analysis and data science concepts into 'plain English' and simple business recommendations.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a supply chain, logistics, or e-commerce environment.
- Experience with data visualization tools and packages (Tableau or similar)
The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $225,000.00.
- The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying optimization, machine learning, and/or predictive models in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced degree such as an MS or PhD in Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or an equivalent field
- Mastery of SQL and Python
- Ability to use collaborative programming tools such as Git and Confluence and support junior colleagues using them
- Industry experience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models, including feature selection, model evaluation, and performance monitoring
- Industry experience building and deploying large-scale mathematical optimization models such as LP and MILP in production using Gurobi or similar solvers
- Ability to translate complex data science concepts into plain-English explanations and business recommendations
- Experience in a supply chain, logistics, or e-commerce environment
- Experience with data visualization tools and packages such as Tableau
What the Team is Saying
Chewy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Chewy ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Chewy approaches compensation through a total rewards strategy that combines salary, bonuses, equity opportunities, healthcare benefits, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities. The company emphasizes supporting employees across ecommerce, healthcare, pharmacy, customer service, technology, and fulfillment operations while competing for talent in both retail and tech markets.
Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities: Chewy offers market-based compensation packages that may include salary, performance bonuses, commissions, and equity depending on role and level. Built In also notes benefits such as relocation assistance, employee discounts, and bonus opportunities across multiple teams and functions.
- Healthcare and wellness support: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellbeing programs. Chewy also offers wellness-focused resources designed to support employees physically, mentally, and financially.
- Retirement and financial wellbeing: Employees receive 401(k) plans with company matching along with financial wellness resources and broader support programs. Benefits are designed to support both short-term needs and long-term financial planning.
- Pet-focused and family-oriented benefits: Chewy offers pet insurance discounts, employee discounts on Chewy products, parental leave, fertility support, family-focused benefits, and caregiving resources. The company’s benefits package is closely aligned with its pet-focused identity and customer mission.
- Flexibility and workplace support: Corporate employees may have access to hybrid work arrangements, flexible scheduling, commuter benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing initiatives. Employees also cite supportive managers and collaborative teams as important parts of the broader employee value proposition.
- Long-term career investment: Compensation is reinforced through career growth opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, cross-functional learning, and exposure to large-scale ecommerce, automation, healthcare, and logistics initiatives. Employees often describe growth opportunities as an important part of the overall company experience.
- External signals: Comparably reports that 70% of employee reviews are positive overall. Employees frequently highlight healthcare benefits, employee discounts, coworkers, and growth opportunities as strengths of the company experience. (Glassdoor; Comparably)
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What We Do
Who We Are Chewy is where pet parents find everything they need for life with pets, from food to fun to pharmacy. We make pet care easier, more informed, and more joyful through fast, reliable delivery and award-winning 24/7 Customer Care, including access to pet health support when it’s needed. Founded in 2011, Chewy combines the convenience of online shopping with a high-touch, personalized experience built around the real moments of pet parenthood. Our Mission Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. What We Do We support pet parents through the highs, lows, and everyday moments of the pet parenting journey with: • Pet food, treats, and daily essentials • Supplies for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, equine, and small pets • Pharmacy and veterinary services, including prescriptions and medications • Pet wellness and health products • Autoship for convenient recurring deliveries • Chewy+, our premium membership offering exclusive savings, faster delivery, and personalized pet care benefits • 24/7/365 customer support from knowledgeable, pet-loving experts What Makes Chewy Different Chewy is known for industry-leading service, deep personalization, and our customer-obsessed culture. We combine trust, convenience, and care, and pet parents come to us for: • Exceptional customer care • Human- and pet-centered product and experience design • Fast, dependable fulfillment across a nationwide operations network • A mission-driven culture built on empathy, trust, and passion for pets Our Culture Chewy’s culture is built for people who thrive on ownership, innovation, and impact. We value curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement across all our teams. We empower Team Members—our Chewtopians—to learn, grow, and unleash their full potential in a collaborative, supportive, mission-driven environment. How We Work Chewy’s Operating Principles guide how we think, innovate, collaborate, and execute. These principles shape our character, decision-making, and approach to delivering results while connecting our people and culture in support of our mission. • Put Customers First • Act as an Owner • Deliver Results • Earn Trust • Debate Openly; Commit Fully • Operate in the Details • Shape the Future Where We Work Chewy headquarters: Plantation, FL, and Boston, MA Additional hubs: Bellevue, WA, and Minneapolis, MN
Why Work With Us
Why You Should Work at Chewy Chewy is a unique, fast-growing e-commerce and tech leader where builders, creators, and problem-solvers shape the future of pet care. Our teams drive innovation in a mission-driven culture that creates real impact for pets and the people who love them.
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