LEAD DATA SCIENTIST

Optimization/Operations Research

OVERVIEW

Do you see patterns or opportunities that others don’t see?  Do you enjoying asking questions and analyzing data to deepen your knowledge?  Do you like to challenge historical assumptions and recommend new ways to drive action based on data driven insights?  Do you like to find the best way to tackle a problem and share the approach with others? 
  
To make the food people love, we need to make sure we feed our decision makers the right data and solutions at the right time, every time. As a Lead Data Scientist-Optimization/Operations Research at General Mills, you will apply your strong expertise in machine learning, data mining and information retrieval to design, prototype and build next generation advanced analytics engine and services. You will collaborate with product owners, business partners and other Data Scientists in the consumer marketing and media space to define technical problem statement and hypothesis to test. In addition, you will develop efficient and accurate analytical models that mimic business decisions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, design, and execute exploratory and applied analyses in the areas of simulation, modeling and optimization, and operations research of key business objectives
• Work closely with data science leadership, engineering, and business partners to develop optimization and machine learning models using best in class tools and technology.
• Provide technical leadership through strong partnership and providing solution alternatives.
• Accountable for the analytic solution design across data science, ML engineering and reporting.
• Create production ready, scalable models that provide real time insights that align with General Mills technology standards.
• Serve as a senior leader as part of the data science leadership team- contribute to technical strategy, best practices, and team development.
• Coach junior data scientist on key technical and domain topics through solution reviews and mentoring.
• Act as a thought leader in data science techniques and represent the Digital and Technology organization.
• Partner with functional analytic teams to align and integrate solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Operations research, Statistics, Industrial engineering, or Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the field of data science 
• 2+ years applied experience in operations research, optimization, or similar field
• High proficiency with Python programming in developing optimization models using different types of solvers suite
• Hands on experience building Integer/Mixed Integer Linear programming, Network/route/price optimization models with sound knowledge of supporting algorithms
• Comfortable working with large and dynamic Data Frames & writing complex SQL queries
• Highly adaptable, curious, and willing to work independently on complex and challenging problems
• Bias for action with ability to deliver outstanding results through task prioritization and time management
• Expertise with leading the development of large-scale AI and machine learning based models

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience with cloud bases AI platforms 
• Applied experience in supply chain, logistics, pricing, or other commercial area

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• This position is remote eligible
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $121700.00 - $203000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifictions, etc. As such, pay for the succesful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.