Principal Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead Inventory and Pricing Optimization Initiatives: Design and implement predictive and prescriptive models to optimize inventory placement, demand forecasting, pricing optimization, clearance models etc.
• Advanced Modeling & Machine Learning: Apply techniques such as time series forecasting, probabilistic modeling, optimization algorithms (e.g., MIP), and reinforcement learning to solve inventory and pricing-related problems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across supply chain, merchandising, and technology to align machine learning/analytics initiatives with business goals and operational constraints.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Identify emerging trends and technologies in supply chain and pricing optimization; evaluate and prototype novel and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
• Mentoring & Leadership: Provide technical mentorship to other data scientists and contribute to the overall impactful growth of the organization.
• Effective Communication: Have effective communication skills to convey complex quantitative analyses, analytic methodologies, and findings in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
• Operational Impact: Translate data insights into actionable recommendations that directly influence decisions around inventory planning, replenishment, and distribution.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field from a reputed college (e.g., Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science)
• 10+ years of industry experience in data science, with a strong focus on inventory, pricing and supply chain optimization
• Deep understanding of inventory theory, supply chain planning, stochastic modeling, forecasting and optimization techniques
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and one or more optimization libraries (e.g., Gurobi, Pyomo)
• Strong background in ML model development and experience in implementing large models in production.
• Experience with large-scale data platforms (e.g., Spark, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing supply chains
• Familiarity with WMS, and/or Network optimization tools (Optilogic, Llamasoft)
• Experience working in Agile or cross-functional product teams
• Prior experience leading technical teams or projects
  
  

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset