Role Purpose

To deliver on this ambition of a Powered by Data strategy we need talent with expertise and experience of data science and advanced analytics to deliver the multiple initiatives and join the change in data and pet- and pet-centric thinking across the entire Mars Petcare business

The purpose of this role is to join and be an integral part of the data science function and to deliver the Powered By Data project across Mars Petcare divisions using the ecosystem of data available. The focus will be to function as team lead across eco system and / or division projects.

This will involve building a clear understanding of the potential benefits that connected data and analytics can bring and supporting this vision with stakeholders.  The role involved hands-on deliver of analytics and insight. Collaboration with stakeholders will be important throughout to ensure identifying impactful opportunities where insights are actionable and that the business is ready to apply them to deliver the benefits.  The role requires end-to-end expertise from data, analytics and insight delivery to stakeholder engagement and support of benefit realization.    

As the data and analytics team is in its nascent stages we will be working in a very nimble and entrepreneurial way.  New hires will need to be able to be comfortable and effective across the spectrum of work we need to deliver

Being self-starting and self-sufficient while also communicating and collaborating effectively within the team and beyond is key

What are we looking for?

• •            Master’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other numerate discipline

  •            Nice to have – PhD with computing, scientific, statistical, or mathematical component

  •            5+ years varied technical experience in delivering statistical analytics, data science and insight on large-scale consumer data sets across multiple sectors, including packaged goods and retail

  •            Demonstrable experience using data science and advanced analytics to generate business value and change

  •            Good knowledge of Python (numpy, pandas, etc) is required; Familiarity with PySpark is also desirable

  •            Must have excellent communication skills, and interact effectively with all levels of internal business stakeholders to take them on the Insight journey

  •            Strong problem-solving skills

  •            Superior planning, project management and organizational orchestration skills and a strong attention to detail

  •            Able to Identify and escalating key points/issues

  •            Truly inspired by, and want to live, our purpose of creating a better world for pets.

  •            3 + years experience writing productional level code

  •            Ability to write re-usable code

  •            Experience writing and running unit tests

  •            Experience writing code documentation

  Also desirable:

  •            Passion for growing and strengthening a business using data driven approaches

  •            Enjoys explaining how models and systems work to both non-technical and technical stakeholders.

  •            Experience working on Azure cloud computing and databricks

  •            Experience in packaged goods, retail and/or medical sector preferable

  Personal traits:

  •            Comfortable with ambiguity, with a passion for collaboration to achieve objectives

  •            Quick learner, ability to understand and simplify highly complex scenarios.

  •            Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.

  •            Comfortable liaising with senior management as required.

  •            Ability to collaborate with and influence peers.

  •            Value focused with high energy and drive.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• This is a senior Data Science role and we are searching for an experienced Analytics professional to be an Integral part of the data science function; to help deliver the ecosystem analytics roadmap across all divisions; working closely with the division stakeholders in managing and delivering projects; working with global teams to identify and implement efficient delivery of the vision; and, to articulate the strategic opportunities of a pet-centric analytics driven strategy; and to mentor junior data scientist and data scientists on the team.

  This will demand rapidly learning about the data we have, the business needs/challenges and applying expertise in analytics and data science delivery to turn this into great insight that is ultimately actionable and leads to valuable outcomes for the business

  The role reports into the Head of Data Science -North America.  The primary responsibilities are:

• Apply data science approaches to understand and predict pet and pet owner behaviors
• Use machine learning techniques, visualizations, & statistical analysis to gain insight into various data sets – some readily available, and some you create and curate yourself
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure we focus on pet-centric product and service recommendations and be a key player in our network of data talent
• Mentor and lead team members on best practices and action-oriented analyses
• Manage multiple projects (1 - 2 people)
• Develop compelling stories that provide insight into the drivers of business performance and Pet/Pet Owner behavior
• Contribute and shape to a high performing analytics and data science function

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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