Data Scientist

Company Description

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The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want. Through creativity, IKEA Marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people.

We plan and produce inspiring content that enables our retail markets to grow and position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in life at home. We are based in Älmhult, Sweden – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.

The core of our offer is the common content made available to IKEA retailers around the globe. In addition, we offer market-specific content and on-request support to meet the needs of our markets. IKEA Marketing & Communication also develops the common marketing agenda for IKEA, leading in marketing and communication topics and contributing to our business strategies.

Our culture and values guide us in everything we do. We become better as a team by building on our strengths and differences. Together, we strive for an inclusive work environment where we all feel safe, welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated for who we are and what we contribute with.

This is the place where you can inspire billions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a better everyday life for the many people? We want to hear from you!

We are now looking for a Data scientist at our Product & Data team, IMC IKEA Marketing & Communication Team in Älmhult. Do you want to join us?

Job Description

As a Data scientist, you will be part of cross-functional product team, that will use complex datasets to translate findings into actionable business strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop models and algorithms that drive decision-making and operational efficiency within IKEA marketing & communication.

You will:

· Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from various sources to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

· Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve business challenges.

· Use statistical analysis to identify opportunities for product improvement and optimization.

· Present findings and insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and storytelling.

· Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data-driven solutions into our products and services.

· Continuously evaluate and refine models to ensure ongoing accuracy and relevance.

· Stay current with the latest industry trends, tools, and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

We believe you are a tech-savvy, analytical thinker with a passion for data science, machine learning, and AI, who thrives on a mix of team collaboration and individual work. You have experience in building and maintaining machine learning systems in a production environment.

Qualifications

You have a comprehensive understanding of AI, statistical and machine learning techniques and can understand various data structures and common methods in data transformation. You have a high competence in appropriate set of languages, technologies, and frameworks and with data modelling techniques and concepts. You also need:

· Master's degree in statistics, physics, mathematics, econometrics, computer science or equivalent, experience in digital marketing is a plus

· Experience working in equal or comparable position for at least 3 years

· Good communications skills to explain advanced topics to different audiences

· Experience in building models, deploying and maintaining them in a production platform

· Excellent in programming, preferably in several programming languages: such as C#, Python, or SQL.

· Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform.

· Understanding of data modeling concepts and tools (such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL)

You enjoy working in a rapidly changing yet nourishing a creative environment and you are passionate about creating great user value and innovations in the digital landscape. You get inspiration from how technology and trends that create better solutions and business/user value.

Additional Information

This is a permanent role based in Älmhult. We look forward to receiving your application – CV, and motivation letter in English by the 8th of January. We want to get to know you, so tell us why you want to work as a Data scientist at IMC and why you would be a good fit for this role.

Please note that we are continuously interviewing candidates and may close the ad earlier.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact P&C recruiter Timon Krommendam at timon.krommendam@inter.ikea.com. If you have questions about the job, you are welcome to contact the hiring manager, Adam Wretström adam.wretstrom@inter.ikea.com

We do not accept applications sent directly via email. I am looking forward to hearing from you.