Sr Manager, Data Scientist

Location: Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC, Karnātaka, India

Department: Application Development & Support

Work Location: hybrid

Job Description

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization, and AI initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Formulation functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and operational leaders to understand strategic objectives, define analytical roadmaps, and translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analytics professionals, and cross-functional project teams without direct people management responsibilities.
• Communicate analytical insights, recommendations, business cases, and project outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders using clear, concise, and business-friendly language.
• Design and oversee development of predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and product development processes.
• Champion best practices in data science, AI, model governance, experimentation, and responsible AI across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative analytical approaches to continuously improve business capabilities and competitive advantage.

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Data Science, Analytics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics
• Demonstrated experience supporting Manufacturing, Digital Twin, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Optimization, Procurement, or Product Formulation functions
• Proven track record delivering business value through predictive analytics, optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and AI solutions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business stakeholders, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Experience translating ambiguous business challenges into analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations.
• Preferred experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations environments.
• Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms and modern data ecosystems.

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