Lead Data Scientist (Plano)

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) initiativea 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. Youll 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 Youll Do

Build and iterate models for cost impact estimation, price elasticity, and routing optimization.

Design clustering approaches for route / service segmentation and validate optimization assumptions.

Translate ambiguous business questions into testable models and ship prototypes weekly.

Collaborate closely with business partners and data science leads to deliver reusable solutions.