Job Description:
Thrift Books is looking for a Data Scientist and Predictive Analytics Manager with experience in statistics, data analytics, and predictive modeling. We are the largest seller of used books on the internet with a wealth of data to analyze as we test new ways to price, handle, and ship our huge inventory (over 7 million listed). The right candidate will be a curious, driven individual who can tenaciously interact with both the data and team to discover trends and formulate new ideas. We have a huge set of data, but the team itself is tight-knit, lean and collaborative, and the right person will be willing to interact with others. Creativity is a must. You will have the autonomy to not only analyze current data, but help us envision new tests, new theories, and evolve business practices to help grow. You will be highly mathematical, but will also be a people person - willing to theorize, think and discuss creatively, and be part of the team. If you like having a voice at the table then you probably need to work with us. The Data Scientist and Predictive Analytics Manager will be involved in data analysis for all segments of the company including Operations, Marketing, IT, and Finance, requiring you to be good at communication, but in return allowing you to interact with a very broad audience across all parts of our business. Core Accountabilities: -Designing and testing new ways for us to dynamically price and re-price our inventory. Pricing strategies can reflect high frequency trading techniques. (the current number of price changes we do daily is in the millions) -Designing and testing new ways of sorting/shelving new incoming items using predictive analytics to determine the likelihood and speed of which an item may sell -Analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting results, and providing written and oral summaries of results -Designing and executing A/B/n testing -Data mining and ad hoc analysis Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -R , Python. -Experience querying SQL databases and working with large data sets (500M+ rows) including multiple tables and joins -Understanding of regression, classification, clustering and other statistical/machine learning techniques -Experience with Pandas, scikit-learn and other modern data manipulation and machine learning tools. -Experimental design and results analysis to determine best profitability of options -Ability to apply mathematics and statistics to a broad range of problems -Required Education and Experience -2+ years analysis for an E-commerce site -Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, or equivalent field Preferred Education and Experience: Masters degree or PhD from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Operations Research, or related fields, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience (strong mathematical background with ability to understand algorithms and methods from a mathematical viewpoint and an intuitive viewpoint)
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Company Based in Tukwila, Washington, Thrift Books is the largest online sellers of used books in the world. Our dedicated staff and proprietary software allow us to put quality, affordable books into the hands of those who love to read. For more than a decade, Thrift Books has experienced explosive growth and has grown to include distribution affiliates in all corners of the United States. Thrift Books is committed to environmental sustainability, and saves over 100 million books from landfills each year and uses packaging that is 100% recyclable. Thrift Books cares about its employees. We offer a competitive salary and benefits in addition to perks such as casual dress code, work/life balance, endless snacks and beverages, and company events (prizes included). It is a great opportunity to work in a growing company with a fun culture. Job Type: Full-time[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Thrift Books is looking for a Data Scientist and Predictive Analytics Manager with experience in statistics, data analytics, and predictive modeling. We are the largest seller of used books on the internet with a wealth of data to analyze as we test new ways to price, handle, and ship our huge inventory (over 7 million listed). The right candidate will be a curious, driven individual who can tenaciously interact with both the data and team to discover trends and formulate new ideas. We have a huge set of data, but the team itself is tight-knit, lean and collaborative, and the right person will be willing to interact with others. Creativity is a must. You will have the autonomy to not only analyze current data, but help us envision new tests, new theories, and evolve business practices to help grow. You will be highly mathematical, but will also be a people person - willing to theorize, think and discuss creatively, and be part of the team. If you like having a voice at the table then you probably need to work with us. The Data Scientist and Predictive Analytics Manager will be involved in data analysis for all segments of the company including Operations, Marketing, IT, and Finance, requiring you to be good at communication, but in return allowing you to interact with a very broad audience across all parts of our business. Core Accountabilities: -Designing and testing new ways for us to dynamically price and re-price our inventory. Pricing strategies can reflect high frequency trading techniques. (the current number of price changes we do daily is in the millions) -Designing and testing new ways of sorting/shelving new incoming items using predictive analytics to determine the likelihood and speed of which an item may sell -Analyzing data with standard statistical methods, interpreting results, and providing written and oral summaries of results -Designing and executing A/B/n testing -Data mining and ad hoc analysis Knowledge, Skills & Abilities -R , Python. -Experience querying SQL databases and working with large data sets (500M+ rows) including multiple tables and joins -Understanding of regression, classification, clustering and other statistical/machine learning techniques -Experience with Pandas, scikit-learn and other modern data manipulation and machine learning tools. -Experimental design and results analysis to determine best profitability of options -Ability to apply mathematics and statistics to a broad range of problems -Required Education and Experience -2+ years analysis for an E-commerce site -Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, or equivalent field Preferred Education and Experience: Masters degree or PhD from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Physics, Operations Research, or related fields, with a minimum of two years of relevant experience (strong mathematical background with ability to understand algorithms and methods from a mathematical viewpoint and an intuitive viewpoint)
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Company Based in Tukwila, Washington, Thrift Books is the largest online sellers of used books in the world. Our dedicated staff and proprietary software allow us to put quality, affordable books into the hands of those who love to read. For more than a decade, Thrift Books has experienced explosive growth and has grown to include distribution affiliates in all corners of the United States. Thrift Books is committed to environmental sustainability, and saves over 100 million books from landfills each year and uses packaging that is 100% recyclable. Thrift Books cares about its employees. We offer a competitive salary and benefits in addition to perks such as casual dress code, work/life balance, endless snacks and beverages, and company events (prizes included). It is a great opportunity to work in a growing company with a fun culture. Job Type: Full-time[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]