Data Scientist (Retail) | Remote (Europe) | €95–€110/hr | 6-12 months

Role: Data Scientist (Retail)

Location: Remote (Client is based in Germany)

Rate / Salary: €95–€110/hr

Duration: 6-12 months (extension likely)

Language: German B2/C1

You’ll join a major AI transformation programme within a global retail organisation focused on building a next-generation demand forecasting and customer personalisation. The project aims to replace static, rule-based forecasting with a machine learning-driven system capable of predicting demand across multiple locations

Role overview

We’re seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development, deployment, and monitoring of this end-to-end forecasting solution on GCP. You’ll collaborate with data engineers, cloud architects, and business analysts to design a robust ML pipeline capable of scaling to multi-terabyte retail datasets and integrating seamlessly with downstream planning systems.

Skills & Responsibilities

• 4+ years’ experience in Data Science or ML Engineering (in retail, FMCG, or logistics is a bonus).
• Build and productionise forecasting models that combine historical sales, customer personalisation, weather, promotions, pricing, and supply-chain variables.
• Proven experience delivering demand forecasting or predictive analytics projects.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, PySpark, CI/CD, GCP
• Strong statistical and ML background (time-series forecasting, regression, feature engineering).
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with an updated CV or contact me on [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Data Scientist (Retail) | Remote (Europe) | €95–€110/hr | 6-12 months