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Job Description

About the Role

In this role you will work with a data science team and cross-functional partners to solve business challenges in the areas of merchandise and supply chain while promoting data-driven decision making with advanced data analysis and machine learning.

What You’ll Do

Assist in cleaning, preprocessing and analyzing large datasets to uncover trends, patterns and correlations
Conduct exploratory data analysis to cull actionable insights using analytical rigor and statistical methods
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Develop and implement statistical and machine learning models to solve business problems within a cross-functional team
Collaborate with senior data scientists to fine-tune, optimize and ensure the scalability of models and algorithms
Document projects, including business objectives, data gathering and processing, leading approaches, final algorithm, detailed set of results and analytical metrics
Identify and drive continuous improvement of key business metrics within the balanced team
Remain current on the latest trends and developments in data science and technology through self-learning and training opportunities
Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

Experience developing state-of-the-art algorithms using machine learning, statistical and optimization methods to power various aspects of highly complex business models and deliver value
Experience using modern analytics tools, programming languages, and cloud platforms such as Python, R, Spark, SQL, GCP, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development
Experience proposing rapid experiments to test the effectiveness of new strategies or initiatives and iterate quickly based on results
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor’s of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent quantitative field
2+ years of progressively complex data science or analytics experience

Preferred

Master’s degree
Retail experience
Supply chain management
Experience building probabilistic classification models
Experience supporting and enhancing live production models

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner