Data Scientist

Zurich, CH, 8005

About the role

Are you ready to turn data into impact at a global leader in chocolate and cocoa? Barry Callebaut’s Business Optimization Programs team is on the hunt for a sharp, innovative Data Scientist to help shape the future of cocoa – one algorithm at a time. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of some of our most exciting strategic initiatives, collaborating across departments to unlock value and drive smart decision-making. Work at the forefront of our digital transformation, using your expertise in Python, advanced statistical modeling, and AI/ML to deliver high impact projects from conception to execution. If you thrive on data, love working across diverse teams, and want to make a measurable difference in a company that’s as passionate about innovation as it is about cocoa and chocolate – we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include

• Work together with Global Cocoa teams to understand complex business challenges and translate them into data science use cases and solutions
• Identify and drive new ideas and innovative data solutions with significant business impact, converting ideas into concrete designs and projects
• Analyze and structure large, and complex data sets using statistical, ML/AI and other modern data science techniques and frameworks, to identify trends and provide insights
• Design, build, test and deploy data models and other data products using appropriate tools and techniques
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and digital teams to successfully deploy data model solutions across Global Cocoa division
• Thoughtfully communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

About you

• Phd or Post Doctorate’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
• 8+ years of experience in model optimization, data science or related field using programming languages such as Python
• Working experience in modeling optimization tools using SCIP and/or Gurobi, as well as experience with SQL, relational databases, and data frame libraries
• Working experience with Microsoft Azure AI and Dev Ops
• Working experience with AI coding assistants e.g. cursor, replit, gpt code agent etc.
• Fluent knowledge of English (other languages spoken in the Barry Callebaut world, are a plus)
• Proficient in Python
• Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques (time series methods)
• Knowledge of advanced AI/ML techniques for forecasting, optimization and prediction
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, or similar tools highly desirable
• Analytical problem solving
• Basic project management knowledge (a plus)
• Understanding of cocoa industry (a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross-functional teams
• Ability to engage both with technical and non-technical teams and management
• High level of credibility
• Adaptability and willingness to come forward with new ideas on how to improve ways of working
• Positive, proactive, and hands-on working style
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with business and technical stakeholders
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and engaging way (written and oral)
• Structured & solution oriented

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