Data Scientist (Forecasting)

Job Title: Data Scientist (Forecasting)Location: Remote – Latin America (Required)Type of Contract: Contractor (6 months, with possible extension to 12 months)Salary Range: $2,000 – $3,500 USD per monthLanguage Requirements: Professional English proficiency

We are seeking a skilled Data Scientist with forecasting and predictive modeling experience to join our growing team. You will play a key role in supporting and improving data science models that power forecasting operations for a leading platform. Your work will directly impact model accuracy, response efficiency, and client-facing data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain forecasting models used within the company platform
• Improve response time and quality for forecast engine support tickets
• Analyze model performance and implement enhancements to improve predictive accuracy
• Collaborate with onboarding and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
• Assist in data science product development and optimization initiatives
• Work with large datasets using Python, SQL, and Snowflake
• Contribute to potential client implementations and deployment of forecasting solutions

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in Data Science or related field
• Strong experience with predictive modeling and forecasting techniques
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and model development
• Advanced SQL skills for data querying and manipulation
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake and similar cloud data platforms
• Experience supporting or maintaining production-level data science models

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with supply chain, demand forecasting, or retail data models
• Familiarity with data science product lifecycle and client-facing environments
• Exposure to tools/platforms like Anaplan or similar enterprise planning solutions
• Experience working in support or operations-focused data science teams

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