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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