Data Scientist (Lead)

JOB DESCRIPTION

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INDIA

Job Description

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Work Location : Pune, India

Job Title : Data Scientist

Business Unit : WSI Corporate Technology, Pune

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal

candidate will have a strong analytical background and the ability to translate complex data into

actionable insights. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our

data-driven decision-making processes, particularly within the retail sector.

Responsibilities Include:

• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive business strategy.
• Develop and implement predictive models and statistical analyses to inform decisionmaking.
• Conduct strong exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover stories within the data and
  
  
  

effectively communicate findings to a wider audience.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver analytical solutions.
• Visualize data and present findings to non-technical audiences in a clear and compelling
  
  
  

manner.

• Identify patterns, issues, and augmentation techniques in data to provide ML engineers with
  
  
  

the necessary information for building AI/ML models.

• Participate in the design and development of data pipelines using Spark and other big data
  
  
  

technologies Monitor and maintain the performance of deployed models and analytics

solutions.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data science and big data
  
  
  

technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field;
  
  
  

Master’s degree is a plus.

• 3-5 years of experience in data science or a related role.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, NumPy, Scikit-learn,
  
  
  

TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scala.

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Strong understanding of statistical models and machine learning techniques.
• Strong exploratory data analysis (EDA) capabilities with a knack for storytelling through
  
  
  

data.

• Experience in the retail sector is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.
  
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen

and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce

retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are

Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home,

Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are

also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the India Technology Center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the

global market

ABOUT US

Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.