Data Scientist at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Scientist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As an Senior Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of our data revolution, driving advanced analytics and fostering a culture of innovation.
• You will play an integral role in developing and implementing advanced analytical models and solutions to generate actionable insights from complex datasets.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading or handling advanced analytics projects, and the ambition to build and lead an advanced analytics team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytical models and solutions using machine learning techniques to extract insights from large, complex datasets.
• Utilize data visualization tools and techniques to effectively present findings to key stakeholders and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and opportunities, translating them into analytical projects and insights.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data science, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members, and assisting in building an advanced analytics team.
• Drive innovation through data and insights, identifying new data sources and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Develop and implement MLOps practices to streamline the deployment and management of machine learning models.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data science, machine learning,
• and Google Data Analytics solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize business processes, drive efficiency, and generate revenue growth through advanced analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist within the FMCG industry, with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in machine learning techniques and tools, with hands-on experience in implementing models using Python or R.
• Solid knowledge and experience in using Google Data Analytics solutions.
• Experience with MLOps practices, deployment, and management of machine learning models is highly desirable.
• Exceptional data visualization skills, able to effectively communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Business-savvy, with a deep understanding of FMCG industry dynamics and ability to drive innovation through data and insights.
• Proven track record of leading or handling advanced analytics projects, delivering impactful results on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to build and mentor a team of data scientists.
• A goal getter with a proactive attitude, demonstrating ambition and a drive for success.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2023.