Lead Data Scientist - SPD Cost Center of Excellence
Posted on: 26 Feb 2021
Mossville, IL
Job Description
Career Area:
Information Analytics
Job Description:
This position is responsible for creating and deploying predictive and prescriptive analytics models optimize Caterpillar's enterprise Total Cost of Supply (TCOS). TCOS represents over $20B+ in expense giving this position the ability to drive significant value.
The Lead Data Scientist will prototype, develop, iterate, test, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to production, resolving problems independently to meet project deadlines. A fast learner with excellent communication skills, the incumbent effectively collaborates with diverse teams (including other data scientists, procurement leaders, platform/application developers, etc) to develop analytics algorithms on the supply network that serve strategic objectives.
Example projects include:
* Applying machine learning to timeseries datasets to identify and forecast cost issues and opportunities
* Create optimization that algorithms that identify price arbitrage and other cost / sourcing opportunities.
* Exploring new analytic techniques to improve TCOS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* M.S. or Ph.D. degree in data science, computer science, applied mathematics/statistics, analytics, operations research, or computational areas of physics, electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering
* 3+ years of work experience developing and deploying advanced algorithms on large datasets
TOP CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE:
* Demonstrated expertise in Machine Learning/AI applied to data modeling and analysis
* Strong python programming skills (numpy, scipy, pandas, sklearn, etc.)
* Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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Caterpillar
Deerfield, IL
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, feller bunchers, harvesters, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, skidders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; backhoe, knuckleboom, compact track, multi-terrain, skid steer, and track-type loaders; forestry and wheel excavators; and site prep and track-type tractors.
The company’s Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, electronics and control systems, select work tools, and hard rock continuous mining systems.
Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines and integrated systems for the power generation, marine, oil, and gas industries; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; remanufactured reciprocating engines and components; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products.
The company’s Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products. Its All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; integrated logistics solutions and distribution services; and digital investments services.
The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees104,000
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Website
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Jobs Posted1597
