AI / Data Science Consultant (Contract)

MR D.I.Y. Group

Key Responsibilities:

Develop predictive models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, customer segmentation, and sales prediction
Build recommendation engines and personalization solutions for e-commerce and loyalty platforms
Design AI solutions for pricing optimization, promotion effectiveness, and basket analysis
Apply machine learning and analytics to improve supply chain efficiency and store operations
Analyze customer behavior using transactional, digital, and omnichannel datasets
Develop NLP or Generative AI solutions for customer service, retail chatbots, and product search
Monitor model performance and continuously optimize AI solutions

Collaborate with retail clients to identify business challenges and AI/data opportunities
Translate retail use cases into scalable AI, analytics, and automation solutions
Conduct workshops, assessments, and discovery sessions with stakeholders
Provide strategic recommendations on retail AI adoption and digital transformation
Support project planning, stakeholder management, and client presentations

Collaborate with engineering and cloud teams to deploy AI models into production
Support MLOps, automation, and scalable AI architecture implementation
Document technical designs, methodologies, and project deliverables
Stay updated on emerging AI and retail technology trends

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
Experience in AI, machine learning, analytics, or data science
Experience working in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or consumer-focused industries
Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and data analytics tools
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Knowledge of retail analytics and business KPIs
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills