Data Science Manager, Logistics

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role

As a Data Science Manager for Logistics online world, you will be responsible for developing well-engineered, robust, and high-quality data-driven solutions and platforms that drive optimization and strategic insights for our global logistics business.  You will play a key role in shaping the vision and execution of data science initiatives focused real-time courier pricing, demand forecasting, supply-demand balancing, and network optimization , ensuring alignment with business needs and strategy.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role: 

• Lead and coach a team of 10-15 highly talented data scientists and operations research scientists including team leads
• Collaborate closely with the product, and the engineering team leads to build and deploy machine learning and optimization services on our platform 
• Join the leadership team of the Product Logistics Data & Analytics team, understanding stakeholder needs and presenting potential solutions from a data science and optimization perspective.
• Work alongside the machine learning manager to drive the development of scalable machine learning models and robust optimization algorithms to solve complex logistics challenges.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation within the team, promoting best practices for model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Create an influence for AI powered solutions & encourage adoption of AI in logistics
• Own and enhance key logistics KPIs, ensuring that our products move in a data-driven and target-oriented direction.
• Present actionable insights through strong data visualization and clear communication, influencing the strategic direction of product logistics.

What will you bring to the table?

• A solid understanding of data science & machine learning concepts, optimization techniques, and their real-world applications. 
• A proven track record of delivering data science and optimization solutions in a company environment and the motivation to lead a high-performing team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience applying advanced analytics techniques such as machine learning, optimization, and mathematical programming.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to influence, work effectively, and execute projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, and experience working with cloud-based platforms like AWS / GCP.

At JET, this is on the menu: 

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. 

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging 

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day. 

What else are we delivering? 

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