Data Scientist - Planning & Algorithm Controller

Job Description

About the Team

At Stitch Fix, our data science team combines machine learning with expert human judgment to generate innovative recommendations and insights that transform the way our clients discover what they love. We believe in a curiosity-driven data science culture where members have autonomy to deliver impact through end-to-end, full-stack product development and ownership.

The diversity of the problems that we work on and the data-rich environment of our business make it possible, even essential, to bring the tools of multiple disciplines to bear on our hardest problems. As a $2B+ company, our growing international business is looking for data scientists and leaders to join us in the revolutionization of retail .

About the Role

As a Data Scientist on our Planning & Algorithm Controller team, you will oversee the control knobs to the core competencies of Stitch Fix. Help us continue adding to the top and bottom line growth of the business by making the most of Stitch Fix’s resources - determining the right price, inventory levels and allocation at any given time. In particular, our team focuses on Inventory Optimization, metrics that alert Merchandising to the surplus or scarcity of items in stock, as well as pricing for all merchandise. In this role, you will continuously collaborate with business partners across the Women's, Men's and Kids' clothing teams, as well as with the Operations Team, the Algorithms Team and VPs across the company to broaden and deepen the team’s impact.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Lead full life-cycle model creation, deployment and tuning for inventory control algorithms
• Own and maintain model codebases to drive sustainable growth
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to determine goals, objectives and KPIs to drive deeper impact
• Mentor junior team members by leading technical direction of projects and fostering growth of budding Data Scientists
• Continue to grow your skill set through our great company wide development programs in communication and culture, as well as technical programs within the algorithms team
• Become an expert in retail supply chain and/or inventory modeling

We’re excited about you because you...

• Holistically understand ambiguous business problems and can frame appropriate work streams
• Have considerable experience working in Data Science, Operations Research, Consulting, and/or Tech Lead roles
• Have strong Python skills and can work within a shared code base
• Have a breadth of experience in ML, statistics and optimization as well as specialization in one or more area
• Are an effective communicator and can influence across the organization, fostering collaboration with a bias towards action
• Have an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Math, Operations Research, Physics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science

Why you’ll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind and goal oriented people. You can be your authentic self here, and are empowered to encourage others to do the same!
• We are a successful, fast-growing company at the forefront of tech and fashion, redefining retail for the next generation
• We are a technologically and data-driven business
• We are committed to our clients and connected through our vision of “Transforming the way people find what they love”
• We love solving problems, thinking creatively and trying new things
• We believe in autonomy & taking initiative
• We are challenged, developed and have meaningful impact
• We take what we do seriously. We don’t take ourselves seriously
• We have a smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right & is open to new ideas
• We offer competitive compensation packages and comprehensive health benefits
• You will be proud to say that you work for Stitch Fix and will know that the work you do brings joy to our clients every day

About Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix is an online personal style service for men and women combining art and science to disrupt and redefine the retail industry. We’re the first fashion retailer to blend expert styling, proprietary technology and unique product to deliver a refined and deeply personalized shopping experience. We leverage vast amounts of client data to make decisions throughout the company. All of this results in a simple, powerful offering to our customers and a successful, growing business. We believe we are only scratching the surface of our opportunity; and we’re looking for incredible people to contribute! We’d love for you to help us carry on the trend.

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