Data Scientist

About the job

Flexing It has partnered with Our client, a leading management consulting firm is looking for a Data Scientist with strong experience in Procurement and Supply Chain within the Pharma or Consumer Goods industry. The role focuses on developing AI/ML solutions to improve forecasting, sourcing, supplier performance, and end-to-end supply chain efficiency. Key Responsibilities • Build predictive and prescriptive ML models for demand forecasting, supplier risk, inventory optimization, and cost reduction. • Analyze procurement spend, category performance, and supply chain KPIs to identify improvement opportunities. • Partner with procurement, supply chain, finance, and digital teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions. • Develop dashboards, automate insights, and deploy models into production environments. • Integrate data from ERP/procurement systems and ensure model accuracy, governance, and usability. Skills Required • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, ML frameworks, forecasting, optimization, and NLP/GenAI. • Experience with procurement/supply chain analytics in Pharma or Consumer Goods. • Knowledge of ERP and procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.). • Strong business acumen, data storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Experience deploying AI/ML models in real-world environments.

Requirements

• Python
• SQL
• ML frameworks
• forecasting
• optimization
• NLP/GenAI

Preferred Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• ML frameworks
• forecasting
• optimization
• NLP/GenAI

About the company

Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent.