Sign upLog in

Staff Data Scientist

Penske Logistics

Beachwood, OH

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adoption, Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Case, Cargo/Freight, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Database Technology, Deep Learning, Depth Perception, Docker, Documentation, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Forecasting, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Logistics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Operations Research, Predictive Modeling, Productivity Management, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reinforcement Learning, Return on Investment (ROI), SQL Databases, Snowflake Schema, Software Engineering, Standards Development, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Beachwood, OH
POSTED
Today
Staff Data Scientist?

Location: Beachwood, OH

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) (Possible remote for the right candidate)

?

Position Summary:

The Staff Data Scientist will be a key role in the Data Science and Analytics team tasked with providing technical leadership for the establishment of enterprise wide capabilities in data science, AI and predictive analytics. The Staff Data Scientist will typically work on 3-5 large projects concurrently that have organization-wide impact.?In addition to these projects, the Staff Data Scientist will provide technical consultation, advice and training on all major on-going Data Science and Analytics projects. When required, the Staff Data Scientist will also act as a project manager where vendors, suppliers and consultants are engaged on key strategic and emerging technology initiatives.

? Major Responsibilities:

?

Identifying High Value Analytics & AI Opportunities
  • Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where predictive analytics, machine learning, or generative AI can improve productivity, reduce cost, or unlock new capabilities.
  • Develop clear business cases and ROI models to prioritize initiatives and communicate value to senior leadership.

Lead Data Science Projects
  • Translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
  • Select and implement appropriate modeling techniques, including classical ML, deep learning, generative AI, and reinforcement learning where applicable.
  • Oversee the full model lifecycle: data exploration, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure solutions are production ready, maintainable, and aligned with MLOps best practices.
  • Drive organization wide adoption of models and AI systems through clear communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.?

Technical Guidance & Thought Leadership
  • Provide expert consultation on ML algorithms, model tuning, experimentation frameworks, and cloud native data engineering patterns.
  • Mentor data scientists, ML engineers and AI engineers; support skill development in areas such as forecasting, ML modeling, generative AI, vector databases, and modern ETL/ELT workflows.
  • Contribute to the development of internal standards, reusable components, and best practice guidelines.

?Project Management
  • Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and communication strategies for strategic initiatives.
  • Facilitate regular updates with stakeholders, executives, and cross functional partners.
  • Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and technology partners when external expertise is required

Lead technology change in Data Science, Analytics and AI
  • Evaluate emerging technologies including generative AI platforms, MLOps tools, cloud services, and data engineering frameworks to determine applicability and business value.
  • Recommend and influence adoption of modern, flexible, and scalable technologies that support a unified enterprise data and AI platform.
  • Drive experimentation and prototyping to accelerate innovation and reduce time to value.

Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree required; preferred concentrations in Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Data Science or related quantitative field.
  • PhD preferred in Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Data Science or related quantitative field.
  • 7+ years of experience along with a PhD in a related field OR 10+ years of experience along with a Master's degree in a related field required.?
  • Advanced experience developing and deploying machine learning models using Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., Scikitlearn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Strong applied expertise across core ML techniques, including regression, tree based models, clustering, deep learning, and NLP.
  • Familiarity with generative AI and LLMs, including prompt engineering, finetuning, embeddings, and vector databases.
  • Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including CI/CD for ML, automated training pipelines, model versioning, monitoring, and model governance.
  • Hands on experience with cloud based ML platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containerization/orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Working knowledge of modern data ecosystems (Snowflake, Redshift) and the ability to collaborate effectively with data engineering teams when needed.
  • Advanced skill in statistical modeling, SQL, and database concepts required.?
  • Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams or pods, providing mentorship and technical direction.
  • Familiarity with Logistics industry is preferred.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

?

Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

?

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence

Address: 3000 Auburn Dr

Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2603563

About the Company

P

Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 440,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,300 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.

About Us
Penske is great place to launch or continue your career. We are a dynamic growth company with a 50-plus year history of success that is built upon a foundation of taking great care of our customers, a dedication to excellence in all we do every day and tapping innovative ideas from our associates to drive success for our customers and our own businesses.

Products
Penske offers a wide variety of transportation products and services ranging from full-service truck leasing and fleet maintenance, truck rental, used truck sales, and global supply chain and logistics solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com for more details.

News
Our company makes headlines regularly around the globe. Keep up with the latest news and information from Penske by visiting our newsroom.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.gopenske.com/

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder