Principal Data Scientist

Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning

At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.

This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Supply Chain Data Scientist with deep technical mastery in time series forecasting and predictive analytics to join our US Delivery & Solutions team. In this role, you will lead the customer implementations including the architecture, design/development, and deployment of state-of-the-art forecasting and demand sensing algorithms that drive multi-billion-dollar supply chain decisions for Fortune 500 clients.

What you’ll do for us

• Technical Leadership & Delivery: Lead the end-to-end discovery, architectural design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI/ML models (e.g., demand sensing, stochastic modeling, inventory and revenue optimization).
• Strategic Client Partnership: Work directly with enterprise clients, solution architects, and executive stakeholders to translate complex supply chain challenges into high-value machine learning solutions.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide cross-functional teams of data scientists and analytics consultants, maintaining high coding standards, modular design, and MLOps best practices.
• AI Innovation: Leverage the latest advancements in GenAI, deep learning, time-series forecasting, and mathematical optimization to drive continuous product and client success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data engineering and project management teams to integrate custom analytical models seamlessly into the o9 Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform.

What you’ll have

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Data Science and Analytics with a proven track record as a technical lead delivering customer-facing solutions.
• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. preferred (or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience) in Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of applied machine learning in supply chain planning (e.g., demand planning, price/assortment optimization, inventory management, or network optimization).
• Technical Stack:
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Modern ML/DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn).
  • Scaled data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Spark, AWS/GCP/Azure).
  • Expertise in time-series analysis, mathematical optimization, ensemble methods, and neural networks.
• Communication: Exceptional storytelling and stakeholder management skills; ability to articulate complex mathematical concepts to business executives.

This position at o9 Solutions has an annual salary range of $161,304-$221,792. Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in our medical, retirement, and other company-sponsored benefits.

**The above information reflects the expected base salary range, although the lower and upper bounds may vary based on location, skills, experience, certifications, licenses, or other relevant factors.

More about us…

At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.

With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making. Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility. By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.

o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. Join us as we continue our growth journey!