Sr Manager, Data Scientist

Overview

Strategic and technical leader driving data science, AI, optimization, and advanced analytics initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Product Formulation functions, partnering with business and technology leaders to deliver measurable operational and financial outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization, and AI initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Formulation functions.
• Partner with business stakeholders and operational leaders to understand strategic objectives, define analytical roadmaps, and translate business requirements into scalable data science solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Analytics professionals, and cross-functional project teams without direct people management responsibilities.
• Communicate analytical insights, recommendations, business cases, and project outcomes to senior leadership and executive stakeholders using clear, concise, and business-friendly language.
• Design and oversee development of predictive, prescriptive, and optimization models that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, inventory management, production planning, and product development processes.
• Champion best practices in data science, AI, model governance, experimentation, and responsible AI across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative analytical approaches to continuously improve business capabilities and competitive advantage.

What you'll need

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Statistics.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Data Science, Analytics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Manufacturing, Digital Twin, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Optimization, Procurement, or Product Formulation functions.
• Proven track record delivering business value through predictive analytics, optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and AI solutions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business stakeholders, technology teams, and executive leadership.
• Experience translating ambiguous business challenges into analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations.

Nice to have

• Preferred experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations environments.
• Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms and modern data ecosystems.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru - Brookfield GCC.