Our Opportunity:

Chewy is seeking a Data Scientist II to join our dynamic Inventory Optimization Team within the Supply Chain Organization in Bellevue, WA or Plantation, FL. In this role, you will improve advanced data science techniques to drive impactful changes and optimize supply chain operations. A passion for solving sophisticated, real-world problems and using data to redefine the norm, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on our business!

You’ll investigate Chewy’s vast data resources, identifying patterns, building predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management and operational efficiency.  Analyze large datasets to uncover insights that drive inventory decisions and improve customer experience. Build and validate predictive models, regression models, and machine learning algorithms, to take on key business problems. Conduct exploratory data analysis to discover trends, outliers, and key factors driving inventory variability and performance. Develop and implement simulations to evaluate inventory strategies and supply chain performance. Collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, and other departments to design experiments and deliver data-driven solutions. Communicate findings and actionable insights to senior leadership, influencing key decisions on inventory planning and operations.

What You'll Need:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in data science, building and deploying models in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or R or equivalent experience
• Experience with predictive models, including time series forecasting, linear regression, or machine learning models (e.g., Facebook Prophet).
• Ability to handle the end-to-end data science process from data preparation and exploratory analysis to model implementation and monitoring.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights in a clear, actionable manner to technical and non-technical partners.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with e-commerce supply chain operations or inventory planning.
• Experience with AWS tools like Redshift, Snowflake, and SageMaker.
• Experience in building simulations or optimization models for supply chain and inventory management.

Compensation & Benefits: 

Our salary range for a Data Scientist II position is $115,500.00 - $183,500.00. 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. 

We offer different types of insurance, 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. 

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) while salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Non-exempt hourly team members in Fulfillment Centers and Customer Service are also eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). 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 committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. 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 CAAR@chewy.com.

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