Data Scientist (F/M)

Nestlé Zone Europe’s Data department is seeking a dynamic and engaged Data Scientist to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical and modelling techniques at the crossroads of technology and business, contributing directly to the deployment of proprietary data-driven solutions at the European level. As a data scientist, you’ll organize and interpret complex datasets, support the development and integration of predictive and prescriptive models, and collaborate across domains to ensure data initiatives translate into tangible project success. In particular, you will focus on the Consumer Data Hub, a European data asset containing Nestle 1st party data of all consumers across categories.

The position will report to the Data Science Manager IT Analytics Data & Integration, Achille Thin

• Model Development & Consumer Representation Learning: Design and implement machine learning models to capture consumer behavior with representation learning, lifetime value, and audience segmentation. Contribute to the development of agentic and generative AI solutions for audience creation and measurement.
• Product Integration & Deployment Support: Collaborate with the Product Manager and Data Science Manager to ensure data science solutions are aligned with business goals and are effectively deployed.
• Insight Generation & Use Case Expansion: Continuously monitor product evolution to identify opportunities for new models, visualizations, and use cases. Conduct ad hoc analyses to uncover actionable consumer insights.
• User-Centric Solutions: Stay attuned to user feedback and operational needs, proposing creative data science solutions to address real-world challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (Global, Zone Europe, Country teams) and external partners (consultants, media agencies, group resources) to deliver impactful and insightful data science solutions.

• You have completed a five‑year higher education program (Bac+5) with a scientific Master’s degree, specializing in mathematics, physics, data, statistics, or econometrics from a Grande École, engineering school, or university with a specialization in Science or Business
• You communicate effectively and are proficient in English, which is the language used for exchanges and presentations at the European level.
• You are familiar with data tools and technologies (Azure, Databricks, DBT, Snowflake, Power BI) and have excellent proficiency in Python, with hands‑on experience in data science and model development. Knowledge of frameworks such as Torch, JAX, or TensorFlow is a plus.

For over 150 years, Nestlé has been dedicated to nutrition and has set the ambitious goal of improving quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Guided by these values, Nestlé's 10,000 employees in France cultivate the pioneering spirit of Henri Nestlé and contribute every day to improving products from a hundred well-known brands.

After applying, if your application is selected, we will contact you to propose:

• An interview with Audrey from the recruitment service.
• An interview with Achille, your future manager and/or the HR manager.
• A personality test and/or a business case may be proposed.
• As a disability-friendly company, we are committed to providing you with the best possible conditions based on your situation. If this applies to you, please let us know!

Are you interested in this offer? Then #TakeAction! Apply now. At Nestlé, everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, social, geographical, or cultural background, has the same opportunities, without distinction.

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