Data Scientist M/F

Permanent Position - Data Scientist

Central Paris (8th arrondissement)

Want to join a fast-moving company, work among convivial teams and apply data science methods and analytics to sustain Pernod-Ricard growth?  We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist! You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris. 

Your role?

We’re looking for a passionate and talented Data Scientist to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you’ll have the chance to roll up your sleeves and apply data science methods and analytics to sustain Pernod-Ricard growth. Successful candidates are intellectually curious builders who are biased toward action, scrappy, and communicative.

Your responsibilities?

You will integrate a brand-new team including other Data Scientists, Data Engineer, Data Steward, Software Engineer, Data Analyst and Engagement lead working closely with deployment lead and field experts. Under the supervision of the Head of Data, you will be in charge of building models and performing analysis needed for the digital use cases within the KEY DIGITAL PROGRAMS:

• Partner with Data Analyst team to present outcomes of our models
• Partner with Data Steward to identify necessary data to build our models
• Partner with Data Engineer to build necessary data pipelines
• Leverage existing or create new data science capabilities within Pernod-Ricard to bring value through business use cases
• Actively contribute to Data Science community

Job Scope :

• Key External stakeholders: Consulting firms, Tech companies
• Internal stakeholders: IT data scientist, IT Platform lead, Project managers, experts
• Job scope: 100% international

If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply! 

Your Soft skills

• Pragmatic and capable of solving complex issues
• Result-oriented and capable of challenging other stakeholders
• Good listening
• Ability to understand business needs
• Good communication
• Push innovative solutions
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment

Your Hard skills

Experience in core analytics methods (illustrative)

• Statistics (t-tests, ANOVA)
• Segmentation/clustering techniques
• Geographic cluster recognition and manipulation techniques
• Predictive modeling: e.g. logistic regression, linear regression
• Machine learning: e.g. LCA, Random Forest, neural networks
• Network analysis (location-allocation, traveling sales person, vehicle routing problem)
• Time series analysis (ARIMA, VAR, etc.)
• Text mining & unstructured data analytics
• Simulation: e.g. MC, dynamic, discrete event
• Optimization: e.g. linear programming, heuristic

Familiarity with a broad base of analytics tools (illustrative)

• Good knowledge of cloud computing. Knowing Azure is a plus
• Data tools: Storage (Azure Datalake, SQL Database, AAS), processing and orchestration (Databricks, ADF, LogicApp), exploration (Power BI, Superset), API Management and Azure Functions for serverless applications
• Project management & support : JIRA projects & service desk, Trello, Confluence, Sharepoint

Past experience

• Data science experience in a large company
• 2-3 years as a Data Scientist with extensive experience in building analytical solutions
• Experience in an FMCG company is a strong plus

If you don’t fill 100% of the criteria below don’t panic, we expect you to learn with us in this position 

Wait, there’s more… 

Working at Pernod-Ricard is the perfect place for you to develop your Data Science skills in a holistic way:

• We use Agile ways of working, allowing you to work in multidisciplinary teams deeply integrated with business and market. You will develop both technical skills and business / soft skills.
• Top-notch team & tools:

• Our team encompasses experienced and proven experts
• We already have a central data platform in Azure connected to markets through snowflake.
• Our core data science team is already in place and uses cutting-edge data science tools to answer business questions (machine learning, deep learning, statistical learning, optimization)
• Our primary language is python but we are open to test and incorporate any language that fits our needs (be ready to learn!)

We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work from home (2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…

Pernod Ricard values diversity and solidarity within its organization and in its relations with stakeholders. Our recruitment methods focus on skills, and we welcome all types of talents. 

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