Ocado Group
Logistics
DirectorofData-Logistics&Fulfilment
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“Director of Data - Logistics & Fulfilment at Ocado Group. Skills: Data science, Machine learning, Operations research. Lead data science, ML, and operations research. Foster working relationship between data science and engineering”
What You'll Achieve.
Take us from great research to production-scale impact; Energise team to push boundaries
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem solver
Two days onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
In-depth knowledge of ML, Deploy models in production at scale, SQL proficiency, 5+ years of experience
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
and operations research
Foster working relationship between data science and engineering
Move ML models into production at scale
Oversee long-term vision for data science group
Ensure research depth translates into operational value
Support and develop data science crafts
Help organisation understand opportunities
Work with Data Engineering and Analytics
Embed strategy to capture metrics
Line manage Data Team Leaders
Represent data function in leadership teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Data science and engineering; Data Engineering and Analytics; Logistics and Fulfillment Senior Leadership Teams
Communication Scope
Data storytelling; Stakeholder relationships
Full Job Description
Director of Data - Logistics & Fulfilment | London | Hybrid “This is a two-day onsite opportunity, split between our Tech Hub in Old Street and our HQ in Hatfield.” About us: Ocado Technology is putting the world's retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We develop the innovative software and systems that power Ocado.com, the world's largest online-only grocery retailer, as well as the global "Ocado Smart Platform". We champion a value-led culture of Trust, Autonomy, Craftsmanship, Collaboration, and Learn Fast to help our teams work at their very best. About the role: This is a strategic leadership position sitting at the intersection of complex maths and physical reality. You will lead a high-impact cluster of four teams covering a broad spectrum of interesting and challenging areas including Logistics optimisation (algorithms for routing optimisation), applied ML (for continuously improving our drive/drop time estimates), forecasting and modelling. Our data teams within Logistics research and build the algorithms that optimise decisions for the world’s most advanced warehouses and delivery networks. You’ll be responsible for the strategy and delivery of data science, ML, and operations research across both Logistics and Fulfillment (CFCs). We need a leader who can take us from "great research" to "production-scale impact," energising the team to push boundaries rather than settling for the status quo. What the role involves: Fostering a tight working relationship between data science and engineering to move ML models into production at scale. Overseeing the long-term vision for our 4-team data science group, ensuring research depth translates into operational value. Supporting and developing our data science crafts while helping the wider organisation understand where the biggest opportunities live. Working with Data Engineering and Analytics to embed a strategy that captures the right metrics for better product decisions. Line managing Data Team
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