Junior Data Scientist, Global Sourcing - job 2 of 2

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

Our Global Sourcing Analytics team is expanding with a new Junior Data Scientist position! Collaborating closely with our Senior Data Scientist, this role will be vital in our team’s efforts to identify project opportunities, operationalize & continuously improve our analytical processes, and increase the collective impact of Wonderful’s procurement teams. 

This role is a great opportunity for someone: 

• With foundational experience in data science and eager to learn by doing, working alongside the Senior Data Scientist and Analytics team 
• Passionate about the full scope and lifecycle of real-world, operationalized data science work (not just EDA and modeling) 
• Eager to work on the “big picture” by helping define strategic priorities, identify problems / enhancements, and craft processes 
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while working on impactful projects from design to planning to execution 

To succeed, you will need robust analytical capabilities, strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. To thrive, you must be creative and curious, with an unwavering appetite to learn, improve, and make an impact.  

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is located at 11444 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.

• Analyze spend data to identify trends and opportunities across all The Wonderful Company's business units 
• Plan and execute analytical projects while managing multiple ongoing and ad hoc initiatives 
• Lead data-related problem-solving efforts and prioritize / drive efforts to clean, validate, and prepare data for analysis and modeling 
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support continuous refinement of our machine learning classification workflow 
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support ongoing opportunity identification and spend category management 
• Develop and implement KPIs and other metrics for monitoring supplier performance, identifying project opportunities, and ensuring contract compliance 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering communication and building strong relationships 
• Develop a strong understanding of available data sources and how to manipulate and integrate them to generate valuable insights 
• Identify opportunities to improve underlying data quality in collaboration with IT and business unit teams 
• Synthesize findings and share compelling opportunities with business unit teams 
• Become familiar with capabilities and best practices for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including Oracle Data Science and Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse 

• BA/BS in an analytical field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics) 
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in data science role (preferred) or other analytical business function 
  • Experience within the food and beverage or consumer-packaged goods industry a plus 
• Comfort using Python or R languages to work on data science tasks on large datasets 
• Experience with text analysis, textual data, and/or language models a plus 
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) 
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities 
• Well-developed critical thinking abilities 
• Comfort navigating uncertainty and solving problems by identifying creative solutions and acquiring new skills 
• Desire to learn about the company and build relationships across the enterprise 
• Familiarity with DAX, Power Query, and/or SQL a plus 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) 

Pay Range: $70,000 -  $77,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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