Data Scientist Vacancy At Bash in Cape Town

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Data Scientist Vacancy At Bash in Cape Town

WE ARE BASH

We are a team of leaders. True owners, humble learners and friends. We’re here to overcome big challenges, build tech solutions for people to enjoy, while doing the best work of our careers, together, as Bash.

This journey requires grit, ambition and teamwork to thrive. We are transforming SA retail for the better; using a stable, secure base as our catalyst for change. We are building on a scale that will test our limits but when we break through, the impact on us and our customers will be profound.

Our Brand Experience Team is focused on building a brand for the future, creating communities and driving creativity. As part of our growing team, you will be responsible for strategising, building, managing, and optimising various projects across categories and in partnership with multiple brands, stakeholders and divisions.

As custodian of social media channels, you’ll be responsible for leading the creation of world class social content on a range of social channels. Partnering with content and brand managers to deliver social media content solutions that engages our audience and delivers on overarching communication objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Define channel and content strategies, and communication style and oversee the implementation of the rollout.
Identifying, analysing and interpreting trends in Fulfilment data sets
Investigating and resolving data issues by liaising effectively with appropriate business and tech teams
Finding, cleaning, compiling and storing the datasets needed by Bash fulfilment
Designing the models and datasets needed by Bash’s fulfilment to plan and optimise the Bash fulfilment network
Building the tools needed to analyse and optimise our datasets on an ongoing basis
Seasonal and growth planning and readiness by modelling and simulating end-to-end business impacts and bottlenecks
Data modelling and inputs for budget planning cycles
Last-mile analysis and optimisation with a special focus on inventory placement within the network to support customer demand
Modelling and optimisation of store stock fulfilment scenario for optimal customer response at the lowest cost
Data modelling in support of Fulfilment Centre design and scenario planning
Optimisation problems and scenario modelling and testing as required
Custodian within Bash-fulfilment and advocate across the business for high-quality data objects, i.e., master data, inventory, location information, etc.
Being a thought leader in the use of data and modelling to solve problems within Bash and wider TFG business
Interfacing with BI, analysts and engineering teams on modelling, analysis and data needs
Assist in data benchmarking across TFG brands and regions as well as external benchmarking

WHO YOU ARE:

This job is for you if you have:

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field – computer science/mathematics/engineering/science
Post-graduate degree – engineering/statistics/mathematics advantageous
Minimum of 3 years BI and data analysis experience
Advanced experience in analysis tools Python / R/ SAS
Experience writing production-ready Python code, and deploying and maintaining models would be advantageous
Knowledge of warehousing and logistics
Excellent data interpretation skills.
Knowledge of inventory management and optimisation
Knowledge of the retail industry and merchandise life cycle management would be advantageous
Understanding supply chain principles and inventory science would be advantageous
A customer-centric approach

Skills you already have:

Growth mindset with a desire to test new ideas to unlock growth
To think about, design, and implement creative solutions to hard problems
To work on a variety of new and unsolved problems
To be challenged, every day
To deliver high-quality work at speed
To execute with precision
To be part of a high-performance team of professionals
To grow as a person and a professional
To have fun while doing your job

WHERE YOU’LL BE

Our working model is flexible and digital. We don’t clock watch or mind how or where you work. Our leaders are measured by their outputs and they know where and how they will get the job done.

We give agency and enable remote working, most of the time, for the people who want it. We are intentional about connecting and give you the tools & equipment to enable you to do work that matters. We also believe that doing certain types of work happens best organically which is why we encourage our teams to travel so we can make magic happen face to face. Our offices are a vibe. They are decked out to make collaboration easy and help our team create lasting connections with each other.

BASH BENEFITS: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

A seriously smart team of people! We are selective about who joins our team to make sure we’re made up of the best of the best
Agency: Structures remain flat, accountability wide
Top $$: The best people, in the right roles, earning at the top tier. Our ethos is about quality and aligning merit and output with the rewards. We believe in reciprocity.
Saving for your future: Saving is not easy. Taking a chunk monthly for your future is imperative. We provide the fund and support to do just that
Hackdays: These happen monthly as we push the envelope and give our teams freedom to find the space to do things they have only had time to wonder about
Quarterly parties: Connection and community is our jam
Extensive opportunity to learn: Library, blinkist, interest groups and team rotations
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