C.H Robinson is seeking a Senior Director Data Science who will lead the strategic direction and advanced capabilities in the domain of algorithm design and development to cross-functionally support all product initiatives in our 50+ member data science team. You will help us in executing our 18 million organizational shipments a year by connecting a diverse carrier and customer marketplace through our industry-leading technology and freight matching ecosystem. You will provide technical and scientific thought leadership on modeling/ algorithm-based solutions for our toughest and most complex supply chain problems.
Requirements
- Experience in programming & modeling: R and Python
- Experience with Advanced Algorithm & Optimization Techniques
- Proficiency with Linux Operating Systems & Containerization
- Experience with Spark/Hive/Hadoop Ecosystems
- Experience with relational databases and fundamentals
- Experience with application development frameworks in the python/R ecosystem (Flask, Django, Shiny)
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and scientific thought leadership on modeling/ algorithm-based solutions for our toughest and most complex supply chain problems.
- Be the voice of expertise in algorithm design/architecture and data science knowledge and know-how
- Evaluate and understand current & nascent modeling methods in the Data Science space
- Work with enterprise architects, product architects, value owners, project managers, delivery leads, data scientists, engineers, and support team members to bring big data R&D projects into production
- Develop the strategy of how to determine what projects should go through R&D in partnership with other senior leaders.
- Communicate complex data science concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, influencing decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Develop strategic relationships with Senior leaders in the business and service lines to understand multiyear goals and initiatives to help influence and bring data strategies to life
Other
- Masters or graduate degree in a quantitative discipline or bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline and 2 years of equivalent work experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in the field of data science
- Minimum 4 years of leading and managing teams
- Recognized expert in your field of study
- Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and out-of-the-box thinking
