Principal Data Scientist

Position Title: PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENTIST, ML - PLANNING

Company: Liberty New York

Location: United States, Remote / Hybrid (SF Bay Area: 3 days/week in Palo Alto office)

Position Type: Full Time / Salary Exempt

Reporting To: VP of Technology / Senior Engineer

Our Story

Liberty New York was founded to challenge the traditional notion that quality comes with high cost. Our mission is to deliver premium, data-driven solutions for business operations while maintaining efficiency, sustainability, and transparency.

Our Values

• Customer First: Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
• High Quality: True quality comes from premium processes and careful execution.
• Essential Design: We focus on the best solutions and avoid unnecessary complexity.
• Better Deals: Innovation and transparency allow us to deliver maximum value.
• Environmentally & Socially Conscious: We commit to sustainable practices and fair treatment of partners.

Our Team and Success

Liberty New York is a technology-driven company led by a team experienced in retail, data science, and enterprise operations. You will work with world-class talent from top tech and business organizations.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Scientist to lead inventory and logistics planning initiatives. You will design, implement, and deploy data science and machine learning solutions that optimize inventory levels, forecast demand, and improve operational efficiency. This role allows you to have significant impact on our business performance and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data science strategy for inventory and logistics planning aligned with business goals.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact projects that optimize planning processes.
• Design, develop, and refine predictive models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and workforce allocation.
• Leverage advanced ML and optimization techniques to solve complex supply chain problems at scale.
• Deploy ML models into production, run experiments, and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to implement solutions.
• Communicate insights and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Enhance data infrastructure by identifying gaps and implementing solutions with engineering teams.
• Promote best practices across teams and ensure consistency in data-driven decisions.
• Drive automation to ensure scalable and production-ready solutions.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or another quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional data science experience in inventory, logistics, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with ML, predictive modeling, optimizations, and GenAI applied to business planning.
• Deep knowledge of statistical, optimization, and ML techniques.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, and relevant data science libraries.
• Experience deploying models to production and monitoring performance.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with BI platforms such as Looker, Tableau, or similar.
• Team player, adaptable, and proactive problem solver.

Work Environment

This is a remote-friendly role. SF Bay Area candidates will work in a hybrid capacity from our Palo Alto office (3 days/week). Fully remote candidates will operate independently from their location.

Liberty New York Perks

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Modern, comfortable office spaces in key locations.
• Competitive compensation with salary transparency.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with discretionary company match.
• Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Salary Range

$150,000-$220,000 Annually

How to Apply

Liberty New York is committed to inclusive hiring. Apply today to join our growing team and help shape the future of intelligent business planning!