Data Scientist

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU  

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. 

#GrowWhatMatters 

We’re hiring a Data Scientist. 

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.  

As Data Scientist, you will be accountable to drive bottom-line value by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to translate data into insight within the European Seed Production and Supply Chain (SPSC) Business Unit. 

You Will Be Part of Growing Team  

The incumbent reports to the SPSC Operations Planning and System Leader and can be based in any Corteva Seed Production Sites in Europe (Sissa, Aussonne, Parndorf, Afumati, Szarvas, or Adana). 

This role provides technical leadership and capability for analytics and visualization within the SPSC function, enabling business success.  This is primarily achieved through being embedded in and closely interacting with the SPSC functions and Global SODA team, to identify the business strategies, priorities, and improvements as it relates to reporting, data visualization, and analytics.   

To ensure that the analytics implemented are the best available, the Data Scientist is expected to stay abreast of the newest tools and techniques. Through an End to End focus the Data Scientist will provide solutions that differentiate us from our competition. 

Your Challenge: 

Data Management (20%):  

• Responsible to ensure that data is collected and retained in a consistent and reliable manner to support any visualization or analytics.   
• This requires a knowledge of data warehousing, architecture, and governance in general and BW, SQL, SSIS, Hadoop, as well as other ETL tools such as Alteryx, Data Bricks.  

Reporting/Visualization Development (20%):  

• Accountable for the support of existing and creation of new data visualizations to support the SPSC functions.   
• Knowledge of Tableau, PowerBI, and other visualization tools are needed.  

Analytic Model Development (60%):  

• Lead the identification and implementation of high-value analytic models to support the SPSC Functions.  This involves models that perform statistical analysis, forecasting, prediction, and optimization such as Sourcing Plan Optimizer, Batch Shelf-life prediction.   
• Current tools/techniques related to this are R, Python, SAS, Machine Learning, Simulation, Optimization, etc. 

Location: 

Primary location: Sissa / Cremona Italy

Secondary locations: Aussonne, Parndorf, Afumati, Szarvas or Adana.   

The role will be based at one of the Corteva Seed Production Sites in Europe.   

Hybrid conditions may be considered but minimum of 3 days onsite is required.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need  

• Bachelors Degree / Advanced Degree in relevant discipline.  Degrees should be in fields that require quantitative skills and analytical thinking (e.g. STEM), similar to engineering, supply chain, logistics, computer science, or mathematics. 
• English language (verbal and written) mandatory.
• Additional local European language would be ideal.
• Proven track record in positions involving high exposure to change management, work process and systems implementations, or cross functional initiatives would be an advantage. 
• APICS or other professional certifications are highly recommended. 
• Noteworthy talent in communicating with both technical and general audiences as well as the aptitude to translate business strategies into actionable plans. 
• While primarily focused on modeling activities, the incumbent has the mental agility and experience to change direction quickly to manage tactical and operational needs when they arise. 
• Desire to learn and apply new technologies quickly. 
• Demonstrated capability to work independently. 

Who Are We Looking For? 

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team​ 
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food 
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment​ 
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader 

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow? 

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time​ 
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences​ 
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience​ 
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered​ 
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.  
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships. 
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary 
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility​

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