Data Scientist

Role Overview

The Yield Management team supports all Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro product lines and tackles the ~5 highest priority strategic and profit projects each quarter. The team works in “Value Sprints” with a dedicated team focused against a specific mandate for a dedicated period of time. The team applies problem-solving framework and leverages advanced analytics to derive insights and deliver tangible recommendations to create value for Ford.

What You Will Do

As a Data Scientist, you will perform analysis and modeling as part of Yield Management Scope: Profit optimization & decision analysis, vehicle line demand estimation, price sensitivity analysis, counter-factual modeling, and hypothesis testing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is at the intersection of strategy, operations, and analytics, and is tasked with creating change and maximizing profits in the Ford+ plan. The immediate working team is highly collaborative and fast-paced. This is a high-exposure role with ongoing interaction with leadership across Ford Blue, Model e, and Ford Pro.

Requirements

• Accessing and analyzing data to develop solutions, including leveraging advanced analytics tools and building ad-hoc data models
• Applying structured problem-solving mindset to sprints
• Considering enterprise-wide impact and sensitivity of sprint recommendations
• Communicating analysis insights and implications of sprint recommendations
• Apply and integrate latest analytical tools developed by Yield Management Advanced Analytics modeling team
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for management and business customers