Job Title: Data Scientist (Long-Term Contract – 12+ Months) 

Location: Hybrid – 1 Day/ Week in San Francisco downtown (near BART), Remote rest of the week 

Industry: Supply Chain IT group of a Retail Multinational 

Start Date: ASAP Type: Corp-to-Corp or 1099 or W-2 

Job Overview: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join the Supply Chain IT Group of a leading multinational retailer. This is a long-term contract opportunity (12+ months) designed for professionals who are passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex business problems in the supply chain and IT space. 

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Copilot Studio or Azure Data Studio for Data Science and Data Engineering , AI assistant that helps analyze and visualize data AI and Co-Pilot tools, demonstrate strong capabilities in deploying agentic AI solutions, and be comfortable communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

This is a hybrid role, requiring one day per week onsite at our client’s San Francisco downtown office, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the IT and supply chain domains to understand business challenges and identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI and machine learning models tailored to optimize supply chain processes and decision-making.
• Utilize AI tools and frameworks to build agentic AI systems that can automate and augment complex tasks.
• Implement and manage Co-Pilot-style solutions to assist internal users with intelligent automation and data-driven decision support.
• Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations through compelling visualizations, presentations, and written reports.
• Work closely with IT stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of data science solutions into existing infrastructure and workflows.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and supply chain technologies to continuously enhance solution capabilities. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Hands-on experience with Copilot Studio or Azure Data Studio for Data Science and Data Engineering , AI assistant that helps analyze and visualize data
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a strong portfolio of AI/ML projects.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AI tools, libraries, and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience deploying agentic AI solutions (e.g., AI agents that perform autonomous decision-making or task execution).
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Co-Pilot tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in IT-driven environments, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and business users. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience in Supply Chain operations or technology is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and MLOps practices.
• Background in retail or logistics data analytics.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or enterprise knowledge management tools.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in enterprise settings