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Data Scientist

Location: 

Zurich, CH, 8005

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

Are you ready to turn data into impact at a global leader in chocolate and cocoa?  Barry Callebaut’s Business Optimization Programs team is on the hunt for a sharp, innovative Data Scientist to help shape the future of cocoa – one algorithm at a time.  In this role, you’ll be at the heart of some of our most exciting strategic initiatives, collaborating across departments to unlock value and drive smart decision-making. Work at the forefront of our digital transformation, using your expertise in Python, advanced statistical modeling, and AI/ML to deliver high impact projects from conception to execution.  If you thrive on data, love working across diverse teams, and want to make a measurable difference in a company that’s as passionate about innovation as it is about cocoa and chocolate – we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include

  • Work together with Global Cocoa teams to understand complex business challenges and translate them into data science use cases and solutions
  • Identify and drive new ideas and innovative data solutions with significant business impact, converting ideas into concrete designs and projects
  • Analyze and structure large, and complex data sets using statistical, ML/AI and other modern data science techniques and frameworks, to identify trends and provide insights
  • Design, build, test and deploy data models and other data products using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Collaborate with cross-functional business and digital teams to successfully deploy data model solutions across Global Cocoa division
  • Thoughtfully communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

 

About you

  • Phd or Post Doctorate’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
  • 8+ years of experience in model optimization, data science or related field using programming languages such as Python
  • Working experience in modeling optimization tools using SCIP and/or Gurobi, as well as experience with SQL, relational databases, and data frame libraries
  • Working experience with Microsoft Azure AI and Dev Ops
  • Working experience with AI coding assistants e.g. cursor, replit, gpt code agent etc.
  • Fluent knowledge of English (other languages spoken in the Barry Callebaut world, are a plus)
  • Proficient in Python
  • Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques (time series methods)
  • Knowledge of advanced AI/ML techniques for forecasting, optimization and prediction
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric
  • Knowledge of Azure DevOps, or similar tools highly desirable
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Basic project management knowledge (a plus)
  • Understanding of cocoa industry (a plus)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to engage both with technical and non-technical teams and management
  • High level of credibility
  • Adaptability and willingness to come forward with new ideas on how to improve ways of working
  • Positive, proactive, and hands-on working style
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams with business and technical stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear and engaging way (written and oral)
  • Structured & solution oriented

 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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