Lead Data Scientist

Title : Lead Data Scientist

Location : hybrid in office 2-3 days a week in Plano, TX

Duration : 12 month contract + extensions

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
• Strong coding skills in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn) and SQL.
• Experience with regression, elasticity estimation, clustering, and experimental validation.
• Comfort working with optimization outputs and constraints.
• Ability to wrangle data from cloud-based sources and iterate quickly with stakeholders.

Job Description

A retail client is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join their Profit to Serve (PTS) initiative—a priority program driving scenario modeling and last-mile routing optimization to improve profitability and service. PTS is a foundational enabler in our AI strategy, connecting precision costing with automated insights and routing simulations. You’ll work on-site in Plano, TX, partnering directly with transformation leaders to shape a high-impact initiative at the intersection of AI, data science, and operational excellence. If you love fast iteration, hands-on coding, and solving real-world business problems, this is your opportunity to make an impact at scale.

What You’ll Do