Global Data Scientist

Global Data Scientist - Haddenham, UK

This Global Data Scientist will be responsible for providing leadership and subject matter expertise in the use of visualization and advanced analytics to solve business problems. The role requires a deep understanding of the processing, modelling and analysis of structured and unstructured data, combined with the ability to interpret results and make recommendations to business stakeholders to shape strategies for our business units globally. The candidate needs to be able to establish credibility with a wide variety of business partners by providing consulting (advisory) services as well as high quality execution across multiple priorities, in a fast-paced environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Leverage data mining and analytical skills to provide advanced analytic solutions that solve business problems and bring new insights to the business; Develop global tools to integrate, report and interpret large data sets with structured and unstructured data
Automate data collection, data transformation & harmonization for one source of truth and data democracy in EMEA region
Capture EMEA regional reporting requirements and extract data to support automated reporting workstreams executed by offshore analytics partner
Work with IT to create and manage a data infrastructure to support for McCormick Marketing function
Leverage external connections to seek out new and improved tools and approaches to bring into McCormick
Develop training content that enables business partners to use data more effectively in their jobs

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, IT or Data Analytics/Science, or closely related field
2+ years’ experience in analytics, data science, or related field
Demonstrated skills and results in analyzing complex datasets, generating insights and building robust statistical models
Demonstrated sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing and Sales
Demonstrated ability to connect the dots between complex data/analytics and business understanding
Proficiency with building dashboards for business users using data visualization software (Power BI preferred)
Expertise with SQL and coding in one or more languages (Python preferred)
Experience with building data models (machine learning & AI preferred)
Comfortable working with structured and unstructured data sources, e.g. syndicated data, SAP
Proven project leadership experience with demonstrated success in balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; foresees and addresses issues before they become significant obstacles
Strong technical curiosity, a passion for problem solving and the ability to uncover richness of analytic insight that translates to business opportunity
Demonstrated agile learning skills; ability to learn new technology, skills & tools quickly and easily
Ability to synthesize analytic learnings and translate into compelling stories for a business audience
Effective at building collaborative, cross functional and cross-geography partnerships
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Strong personal leadership, including attention to detail, quality of work and bias toward action
Ability to travel internationally, as needed (0-5%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPG or Food/Bev experience

COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader. Then please apply via our careers centre at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
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