Vans · 8 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $173K/yr
4+ years expVF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Sr Data Scientist to join our Data & Analytics team based in Costa Mesa. The ideal candidate will develop and implement advanced forecasting techniques, driving adoption of AI recommendations and supporting business trading optimization cycles.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetailShoesSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Develop next gen forecasting models to fuel our regional trading activities
Optimize and fine-tune AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy
Work closely with data/ cloud Engineers, architect, devops and product owners, to promote cross functional team collaboration and co creation of value-added analytics solutions
Present findings and recommendations to senior business stakeholders in the regions. Embed capability and create AI trust in the business community
Play as a organizational change agents, to support AI and Gen.AI transformation in the organization
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and apply them to enhance our fashion products and services
Qualification
Required
4-5 years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on advanced forecasting
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or Engineering
Extensive experience in time series forecasting using machine learning (XGBoost, LightGBM), deep learning frameworks (e.g., NeuralForecast, N-BEATS), and zero shot models
Proficient in ensemble modelling, hierarchical and multivariate forecasting, as well as probabilistic and prediction intervals
Strong programming skills in Python with deep knowledge of core scientific libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, and matplotlib
Knowledge of specialized packages like neural forecast, stats models, prophet, xgboost, and lightgbm
Exposure to optimization techniques (e.g., linear/non-linear programming, constrained optimization) for resource allocation and inventory management
Skilled in evaluating forecasting models using robust techniques such as time-series cross-validation and back-testing
Strong grasp of key performance metrics including MAE, MAPE, RMSE, SMAPE, and prediction interval coverage
Proficient in writing efficient SQL queries to extract, join, and transform data from large-scale relational databases
Experienced in using Git and GitHub for source control, code review, and collaborative model development in agile environments
Hands-on experience with cloud environments including AWS or Azure for scalable data processing and model deployment
Proficient in using Databricks for collaborative development and Spark-based pipelines
Familiar with MLflow for experiment tracking
Benefits
A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
Company
Vans
Vans.com manufactures shoes, apparel, and other products for action sports. It is a sub-organization of VF.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2004-04-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Solána Imani Rowe
Artistic Director
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