JOB DESCRIPTION
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POSITION NAME |
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DATA SCIENTIST |
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REPORTING TO |
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GROUP HEAD OF MARKETING |
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SUPERVISE |
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DATA ANALYSIS / VISUALIZATION PREDICTIVE MODELS |
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DEPARTMENT |
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MARKETING & COMMERCIAL |
ABOUT US – Zuri is a tech-enabled beauty platform empowering black women around the world. We aim to become the leading black beauty brand in the coming years through our hybrid distribution model which comprises of direct salons called Hairbars, franchise Hairbars, resellers and ecommerce. Our platform enabled us to have deep insight into our operations and customer data online and offline.
JOB PURPOSE – we are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team, where you’ll play a crucial role in uncovering patterns within vast datasets that can propel our company’s growth.
As a Data Scientist, you will craft dashboards that unlock valuable business insights and fuel our marketing campaigns. Your primary mission is to employ data analytics to understand customer behavior, construct customer segments, and forge data-driven dashboards that guide strategic decisions and bolster our global revenue growth aspirations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Data Analysis: Apply your analytical skills to meticulously dissect extensive raw data, identifying intricate patterns, trends, and correlations. Employ statistical and machine learning techniques to extract meaningful insights that inform decision-making across the organization.
- Dashboard Development: Craft visually compelling and interactive dashboards that transform complex data into accessible and actionable information. These dashboards will serve as a vital tool for marketing campaign optimization, performance tracking, and strategic planning.
- Customer Understanding: Dive deep into the data to unravel the intricacies of customer behavior, preferences, and buying patterns. Employ data analytics to segment the customer base, allowing for highly targeted marketing campaigns and personalized customer experiences.
- Decision Support: Translate your data-driven discoveries into strategic guidance that will steer the company towards global revenue growth. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the insights you unearth are seamlessly integrated into business strategies and operations.
- Predictive Modeling: Develop and implement predictive models to forecast customer behavior, sales trends, and market demand. By doing so, you will empower the organization to make proactive, data-informed decisions that stay ahead of market dynamics and customer needs.
KNOWLEDGE & GENERAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
Qualifications
- BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred
- 2+ years of experience working in a Data Scientist or Data Analyst position.
- Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset
- Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop)
Key Skills and Competencies
- Experience in data mining
- Good knowledge of Lightspeed or similar retail platform
- Good knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software
- Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
- Analytical mind and business acumen
- Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra)
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume aligned with the criteria specified above to sales@myzuri.com by October 31th, 2023.
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