Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist Major Irish brandGreenfield, newly created positionOwnership of upcoming, large-scale data science projects from Day 1Are you ready to take the lead on high-impact data science projects in a thriving, future-focused industry?

My client, a market leader in the food manufacturing sector, is undergoing rapid expansion and is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help shape the future of their data strategy.

This is a greenfield opportunity where you'll own projects from day one, with the freedom and responsibility to build models that directly influence live production, pricing, and supply chain decisions across global markets.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of large-scale data initiatives, from idea to implementation, designing and deploying models in a live production environment that drive real business value.

You'll play a pivotal role in understanding stock levels of key products, forecasting demand within the Irish market, and determining how much to export, all while managing the delicate balance of risk versus reward in sell-versus-produce decisions.

You'll ensure minimal waste and maximum commercial return, shaping intelligent strategies that align with operational capabilities and market dynamics.

You'll be joining a company that values innovation, fast growth, and continuous improvement, with a clear and established career progression path into people leadership for those interested.

The role operates on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days from WFH) and promotes a strong work-life balance while offering a dynamic, results-driven culture where your work will make a tangible impact.

Opportunity : Newest tech stackOwn projects from Day 1Join at a really exciting time where the company is rapidly scalingClear career progression pathGreat work-life balanceSkills / Experience : 5 + years of experience as a Data Scientist with proven experience in scaling and building models for a live production environment (Risk and pricing dynamics)Excellent stakeholder management skillsExperience in food manufacturing is desirableSalary : €80,000 – €90,000 DOE + Incredible Benefits + Hybrid role and MORE! If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Please note you must hold a Stamp 4 Visa / EU citizenship in order to be considered for this role.

I recruit exclusively in the Data space.

For more information, contact Tara van Vuuren confidentially on +353 1649 8516 or email your CV to

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