International Paper

Data Scientist

24 April 2024
Full Time
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Deadline date:
£50000 - £100000 / year

Job Description

Position Title: 

Data Scientist II

 

Pay Rate:

$116,600-155,500

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

6420 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

Flexible Remote Work Schedule

 

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Lead the hands-on IT development and deployment of data science and advanced analytics solutions for the North American Container (NAC) division of International Paper to support business strategies across approximately 200 packaging and specialty plants in the US and Mexico
  • Break down complex data science methodologies to business leaders in a way that is applicable to our North American Container business strategy.
  • Identify opportunities for improving business performance and present identified opportunities to senior leadership; proactively driving the discovery of business value through data.
  • Collaborate directly with NAC business partners to produce user stories, analyze source data capabilities, identify issues and opportunities, develop data models, and test and deploy innovative analytics solutions and systems
  • Lead the application of data science techniques to analyze and interpret complex data sets, providing insights and enabling data-driven decision-making for North American Container
  • Lead analytics projects through agile or traditional project management methodologies
  • Influence IT projects/initiatives with project managers, business leaders and other IT groups without direct reporting relationships.
  • Work closely with IT Application Services team members to follow standards, best practices, and consultation for data engineering
  • Role includes: Data analysis, predictive and prescriptive modeling, machine learning, and algorithm development; collaborating and cross-training with analytics and visualization teams.
  • Under general direction works on complex technical issues/problems of a large scope, impact, or importance.
  • Independently resolves complex problems that have significant cost. Leads new technology innovations that define new “frontiers” in technical direction

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related field is required. A Masters degree and/or PhD is preferred.
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience, less if holding a Masters or PhD.
  • Skills with Data Visualization using tools like Microsoft Power BI
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and deploying advanced analytics models for solving real business problems.
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Adaptable to a changing work environment and dealing with ambiguity as it arises.
  • Data Science Skills:
    • Data analysis
    • Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling
    • Machine Learning (Python / R)
    • Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models
    • Algorithm Development
    • Experience with Azure Analytics Services
  • Competencies:
    • Dealing with Ambiguity
    • Functional / Technical Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Creativity

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

  • Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
  • Retirement and 401k Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

  • Leadership training
  • Promotional opportunities

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

 

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

 

 

 

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