[Remote] Lead Data Scientist

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, rapidly growing and seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Scientist to serve as the primary analytics and modeling expert within their core innovation team. This role involves building digital twins, developing predictive models, and integrating AI systems into real-world warehouse workflows to enhance operational strategies across Stord’s fulfillment network. Responsibilities Lead the design and development of digital twin models that accurately replicate end-to-end warehouse operations Ingest and structure operational data from the micro-fulfillment lab to build scalable macro-simulations capable of representing enterprise-scale environments with tens of thousands of SKUs Stress test operational strategies—including slotting algorithms, multi-pass picking, batching logic, and automation workflows—within simulation environments prior to production deployment Design, test, and deploy AI-driven decision systems directly into operational workflows Develop models for forecasting, labor planning, inventory optimization, task prioritization, and exception handling to improve throughput, speed, and cost efficiency Build lightweight, production-ready analytical tools and algorithms that improve operational performance without heavy infrastructure overhead Translate operational data into financial impact models, linking time-and-motion studies to margin improvement, productivity gains, and labor efficiency Partner with operations analysts to design robust experimental frameworks, including success criteria, measurement methodologies, and statistical validation approaches Analyze complex, multi-variable experiments such as inventory commingling strategies and their impact on density, availability, and fulfillment speed Serve as the primary technical interface with external AI organizations, frontier model providers, and technology partners Collaborate with academic institutions to sponsor applied research in simulation, optimization, and AI-driven operations Integrate external research and capabilities into real-world operational testing within fulfillment workflows Skills Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a highly quantitative field 5+ years of applied data science experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or other complex operational environments Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and SQL Proven experience building discrete-event simulations, continuous simulations, or digital twin systems using tools such as AnyLogic, Simio, FlexSim, or custom frameworks Strong track record of deploying machine learning and optimization models into live production or operational decision systems Experience operating as a standalone data scientist in an R&D lab, innovation center, startup environment, or advanced manufacturing technology setting Familiarity with WMS/OMS data structures and warehouse operational datasets Experience experimenting with large language models (LLMs) or agentic AI systems for workflow automation, exception management, or decision support in operations contexts Company Overview Stord provides commerce enablement software and logistics services for e-commerce and omnichannel brands. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https//www.stord.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Stord has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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