freelance/contract work: Data Scientist

Company Description Qzensys's aggregates the contractual staffing agencies around the Globe to provide solution for contingent workforce requirements. Multiple staffing agencies in a single platform make us biggest contract staffing agency. We provide set of quality contractual resources 10x faster through Crowd staffing solution. About the role: We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with strong expertise in supply chain analytics and product management to join us on a 4–6 month contract engagement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing large-scale operational datasets, uncovering insights, optimizing supply chain performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-backed product decisions. Position Title: Data Scientist (Supply Chain & Product Management) Location: India (Remote) Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible Job Type: Contract Job Responsibilities: ● Analyze supply chain, procurement, logistics, and inventory datasets to identify patterns, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities. ● Develop predictive and prescriptive models for forecasting demand, lead times, stock levels, and supply chain disruptions. ● Collaborate closely with product management to translate business requirements into analytical models and actionable insights. ● Build dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations to support operational and strategic decision-making. ● Partner with engineering, operations, and product teams to define data needs, validate hypotheses, and drive product improvements. ● Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), hypothesis testing, scenario modeling, and statistical evaluations. ● Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders in clear business-friendly language. ● Contribute to product roadmap discussions with data-driven prioritization. ● Ensure data quality, pipeline accuracy, and proper documentation of models and processes. Required Skills & Experience: ● 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning. ● Strong background in supply chain analytics, such as demand forecasting, network optimization, inventory modeling, logistics analysis, or procurement analytics. ● Experience working with product teams or contributing to product strategy using data-driven insights. ● Proficiency in Python, R, or equivalent languages with strong knowledge of ML libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.). ● Expertise in SQL and working with large datasets in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). ● Experience building dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools. ● Strong statistical knowledge and experience with A/B testing, regression models, clustering, forecasting techniques, and time-series modeling. ● Excellent communication skills with the ability to convert complex insights into business actions. ● Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have Skills: ● Experience in supply chain software, ERP ecosystems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), or warehouse management systems. ● Exposure to optimization libraries/tools (e.g., Pyomo, OR-Tools). ● Familiarity with agile product development lifecycle. ● Experience in consumer products, e-commerce, or manufacturing domains. Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field ● 4+ years of hands-on development experience with PHP and Java ● Proven experience building and deploying scalable web applications Soft Skills ● Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking ● Excellent communication and teamwork skills ● Self-motivated and able to work in an agile, fast-paced environment ● Attention to detail and a commitment to writing high-quality code Engagement Details: Duration: 4–6 months (extendable based on performance and project needs) Type: Contract / Consultant Interested floks reach directly on