Home Depot
Sr Data Scientist, Assortment and Space Planning (OR/Optimization)
STORE SUPPORT CENTER, ATLANTA - 9090 · 1mo ago
Not specified5+ YOE
Quick summary
AI parsed- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying optimization models in production environments. Key skills: optimization solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools), Python, cloud ecosystems (GCP, AWS), data structures, simulation/reinforcement learning, Tableau, GenAI/LLM familiarity, retail/merchandising problem-solving (assortment & space optimization, demand forecasting)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop algorithms and models against large datasets to create business insights; execute with high efficiency and quality; select and interpret advanced analytical methodologies
- Lead optimization initiatives end-to-end from problem framing through technical design, development, deployment, and monitoring; ensure models perform effectively based on real-world outcomes
- Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and business stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and deliver scalable solutions in production
- Mentor junior data scientists, support team recruiting/hiring, and communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Full description
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
We are transforming how merchandising decisions are made through AI-powered solutions and automation. This Sr. Data Scientist plays a key role to build scalable, mathematical algorithms in production that directly impact retail and merchandising by solving complex, high-value business problems. The position focuses on science-driven models, operating at the intersection of data science, process automation, cloud deployment, and software production to deliver reliable decision systems …