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Data Scientist III, Business Insight, Amazon Global Logistics

Amazon

Amazon

Operations, Data Science
Bellevue, WA, USA
Posted on Nov 19, 2024

DESCRIPTION

Excited by Big Data, Machine Learning, and Predictive Software? Interested in creating new state-of-the-art solutions using Machine Learning and Data Mining techniques on Terabytes of Data?

At Amazon Global Logistics (AGL), our vision is to become the carrier of choice for all of our Selling Partners' cross-border shipping needs, offering a complete set of end-to-end cross-border solutions from key manufacturing hubs to footprint countries, supporting businesses that use Amazon to grow their business globall

Key job responsibilities
- Utilize machine learning, data mining, and statistical techniques to create new, scalable solutions for business problems.
- Analyze and extract relevant information from business data to help automate and optimize key processes.
- Design, develop, and evaluate highly innovative models for predictive learning.
- Establish scalable, efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analyses, model development, model validation, and model implementation.
- Research and implement novel machine learning and statistical approaches.

A day in the life
As a Data Scientist III in the Business Insight team at Amazon Global Logistics, you will be responsible for developing state-of-the-art large-scale Machine Learning Services involving vast amounts of data and macroeconomic inputs. Your primary focus will be to produce robust forecasts to aid operational excellence and continue improving the customer experience.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand seller behaviors and their impacts on demand generation, demand forecasting, pricing strategies, and asset utilization, especially in areas with variable demand. Your expertise in machine learning, data mining, and statistical techniques will be crucial in creating scalable solutions that drive business impact.

About the team
The Business Insight team at Amazon Global Logistics is dedicated to leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive operational excellence and enhance the customer experience. As we expand our global logistics operations, the need for solid understanding of seller behaviors, demand forecasting, pricing strategies, and asset utilization becomes increasingly vital.

Our team comprises talented and experienced professionals who are passionate about applying innovative machine learning techniques to real-world problems and converting them into highly business-impacting solutions. We foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, continuous learning, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of data scientist or similar role involving data extraction, analysis, statistical modeling and communication experience
- 5+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, etc.) experience
- Master's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, business analytics, economics, finance, engineering, or computer science, or Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience with statistical models e.g. multinomial logistic regression

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of data visualization using AWS QuickSight, Tableau, R Shiny, etc. experience
- Experience managing data pipelines
- Experience as a leader and mentor on a data science team
- If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.