BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!
BAT BANGLADESH IS LOOKING FOR AN IDT DATA SCIENTIST
SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-senior Level
FUNCTION: Information & Digital Technology
SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES
The Data Scientist will play a critical role in advancing BAT’s data-driven decision-making capabilities. The role is responsible for developing dashboards, prescriptive and predictive models, and advanced analytics solutions that drive strategic business insights alongside coordinating with vendors of BAT related to Analytics Projects. The Data Scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions, create actionable insights, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s data infrastructure and analytical capabilities.
Reports to: Senior Manager – IDT Data & Analytics
Reporting Level: Senior Level
Geographic Scope: Bangladesh
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Data-Driven Solution Creation and Management
- Identify & Develop Solutions: Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities and design data-driven solutions tailored to specific challenges.
- Analyze & Interpret Data: Conduct in-depth analysis to uncover insights that inform strategic decision-making and optimize business processes.
- Measure & Report Impact: Continuously monitor the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives, providing insights and reports to stakeholders.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams and stay updated on industry trends to bring innovative solutions to the business.
Business Partnering
- Support Strategic Initiatives: Provide data insights and analytical support to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.
- Enable Data-Driven Culture: Empower business functions by promoting data-driven thinking and helping them utilize data for problem-solving and innovation.
- Foster Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of data initiatives.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics or a related discipline).
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in data analysis, with a strong background in the FMCG or related industry.
- Proficiency in SQL and PowerBI is required; proficiency in Python/R is an added advantage.
- Experience in implementing ML and AI solutions, preferably in FMCG or relevant industry
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, especially in deploying and managing data pipelines, ML models, and other analytics tools.
BENEFICIAL
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Understanding of data privacy, security, and governance practices, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) for processing and analyzing large datasets.
WE ARE BAT
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come be the change!