Ph3Sazerac Company Overview /h3 pBuild your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family‑owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award‑winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. /p h3Company/Location Overview /h3 pLucerne, Switzerland (Hybrid working model) /p h3Job Description/Responsibilities /h3 pPlay a foundational role in building Sazerac’s next‑generation enterprise AI capability. /p pThis role sits within the Global Business Analytics function and is responsible for designing, deploying, and scaling advanced analytics and AI solutions across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. /p pBeyond delivering models, this position will establish the technical direction, standards, and operating model for Data Science globally. The role combines hands‑on AI development, cross‑functional business partnership, and team‑building leadership. /p pThis is a build‑and‑scale position focused on embedding AI into real business workflows, not isolated experimentation. /p pbResponsibilities: /b /p pbEnterprise AI Advanced Analytics /b /p ul liDesign and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions across commercial and operational domains. /li liBuild predictive and prescriptive models (forecasting, elasticity, optimization, anomaly detection). /li liDevelop and integrate AI copilots and cognitive AI use cases within business workflows. /li liEnsure models are production‑ready, governed, and monitored. /li /ul pbArchitecture Platform Integration /b /p ul liLeverage Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks to build enterprise‑grade solutions. /li liAlign AI solutions with enterprise data governance and architecture. /li liContribute to model lifecycle management, performance tracking, and continuous improvement. /li /ul pbCross‑Functional Business Partnership /b /p ul liTranslate strategic business priorities into structured AI roadmaps. /li liPartner with Global Sales Analytics and Supply Chain Analytics leaders. /li liPresent insights and recommendations to senior leadership in clear, business language. /li liIdentify high‑impact opportunities for automation and optimization. /li /ul pbTeam Development Capability Building /b /p ul liEstablish best practices for Data Science within the organization. /li liMentor and develop future data scientists. /li liContribute to hiring and structuring the Data Science capability over time. /li liPromote a culture of applied innovation and business impact. /li /ul h3Qualifications/Requirements /h3 pbRequired Qualifications /b /p ul li5+ years of experience in applied Data Science, AI, or advanced analytics. /li liProven hands‑on experience with: Python SQL, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI integrations and ML orchestration frameworks (e.g., MLflow) /li liExperience building and deploying production‑level ML models. /li liStrong understanding of model governance, data architecture, and scalable design. /li liDemonstrated ability to translate business problems into AI‑driven solutions. /li liStrong stakeholder communication and project management skills. /li liExperience operating in fast‑paced, global environments. /li liBachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. /li /ul pbPreferred Qualifications /b /p ul liMaster’s or PhD in Data Science, AI, Engineering, or related quantitative field. /li liExperience in CPG, alcohol beverage, retail, or manufacturing. /li liExperience with MLOps, model monitoring, and performance optimization. /li liPrior experience leading or mentoring data science teams /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr