Data Scientist Senior

Are you a dynamic and keen innovator, curious and a disruptive thinker? Then Kellogg is the place for you because at Kellogg’s we focus on agility, growth and innovation. In the global Data Science team, we are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to unearth new insights that the business can action against and drive value.

The global data science team is embarking on an exciting journey to harness and enhance our decision-making capability that will empower us to maximise growth potential of our trusted brands. Forging strong business relations, this role will require you to partner with different functions to exercise knowledge of descriptive and multivariate statistical techniques to develop decision models that drive business goals.

This position is a hybrid role and could be located in Battle Creek, Michigan or in Naperville, Illinois.

**HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
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Data Modelling - **Our goal as a function is to advance the business’ decision-making capability across both the commercial and supply chain space whilst taking existing modelling methods to the next level. One area we are looking to step into more is the development of optimised decision models accounting for uncertainty through probabilistic (or other) methods with the results being verified by the business process. Strong and demonstrable delivery on high value and large-scale data science projects from a statistical and machine learning standpoint is sought to advance our existing repository of tools and practices. This role requires team leadership experience to lead across certain initiatives.
- **Data Analytics****:

- **This role will require at times, research to be conducted across multiple disciplines. Providing recommendations across the broader IT function on big data infrastructure along with research and thought leadership across the business domain are just a couple of examples where your expertise will be required in proposing and simplifying complex paradigms. Not all the data will be readily available so understanding what exists internally and is relevant whilst leveraging new data collection processes (inc. externally) will undoubtedly be required.
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Training and Mentoring - **Along with end-user training of the models or tools you develop, coupling your domain and modelling expertise will be called upon to provide guidance, training and problem-solving assistance to other team members whilst mentoring less-experienced individuals.

**YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS**
- Degree / MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, operations research, or a similar related field.
- Programming experience in either Python/ R or other.
- Demonstratable experience in data mining with advanced predictive modelling with a proven track record in advanced statistical design and analysis, decision-based optimisation or advanced forecasting techniques.
- A proven track record of leading a small team of data scientists.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to different audiences across the team, business partners, external stakeholders etc.

**WHAT’S NEXT**

This role takes part in **Locate for Your Day**, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

**ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY**

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love - foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

**Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive **Total Health benefits** (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information

**THE FINER PRINT**

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

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