Research Scientist III

Chewy

Bellevue, Washington

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Data Science, Data Sets, Deep Learning, Establish Priorities, Git, Improvement Metrics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Operations Research, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Scientific Research, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Player, Transportation Planning
LOCATION
Bellevue, Washington
POSTED
18 days ago

Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is focused about our customers experience. We move fast to rethink and redesign our supply chain optimization frameworks from ground up. If the opportunity to create a best-in-class supply chain network, make a large business impact, and deliver large scale savings intrigue you, we will want to talk to you.

Chewy's Supply Chain is seeking a Research Scientist III of a balanced background in optimization and machine learning (ML) to join the Supply Chain Outbound Science team. You will be instrumental in driving the transformation towards ML-based replenishment models. The goal is to ensure adaptability to constant changes and complexity in our supply chain systems. This includes finding, constructing and deploying right models from the ground up to optimize our outbound fulfillment for customer orders. Chewy’s Supply Chain team operates in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and new opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and implement models and solutions to solve complex supply chain problems using optimization, machine learning techniques.

  • Deep dive large supply chain data to explain change, develop insights, and provide recommendations.

  • Work with collaborators across organizations (with Inbound, S&OP, Transportation, and Supply Planning) to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for models and algorithms.

  • Implement process improvement initiatives that drive improvements to the metrics and streamline the Supply Chain.

  • Communicate technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

What You’ll Need:

  • An advanced degree M.S., PhD (preferred), or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.

  • Strong background in Optimization and machine learning with practical experience in developing and deploying models in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, Google cloud, etc.

  • 4+ years industry experience on solving business problem in partnership with cross-domain partners.

  • 2+ years working experience on solving supply-chain business problem is highly preferred.

  • Prior experience working with deep learning models like NNs, CNNs, LSTM, etc., and RL models, highly preferred.

  • Proficiency in Python coding including ML libraries

  • Proficiency in solving optimization problem using library Gurobi, Xpress, CPLEX

  • Ability to use collaborative programming tools (Git, Confluence, etc.)

  • Ability to translate complex data sets and research into simple business recommendations.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing requirements.

 

 

The base salary range for this role is $149,000 - $225,000.00.
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. 

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations. 

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact

CAAR@chewy.com

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About the Company

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Chewy

Amazon changed how we shop for books. Netflix transformed the way we consume movies. At online pet specialty retailer Chewy, we’re disrupting the pet products industry by offering our customers the easiest way to get the premium products they want, backed by unparalleled service. We strive to win at everything we do, whether that means bending over backwards to gain our customers’ trust and loyalty or creating a creative and stimulating work environment for our employees. We aim to wow our customers—and our employees. Trust us. You’ll notice the difference from the moment you become a candidate with us. At Chewy, we believe in ownership and accountability and value creativity. We are makers and doers who thrive on the desire to drive results. We approach our mission to provide the best service and pet products anywhere with a dogged determination and a disposition that’s as sunny as the South Florida oceanfront we call home. Sure, we work hard, but we have fun, too. Of course, that’s not hard to do when you get to bring your favorite four-legged friend to the office.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
2011
WEBSITE
https://www.chewy.com/