Data Scientist

Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Hybrid 4 days week Onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree

Sponsorship: No 

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We’re currently looking for a Data Scientist to join our team at our Nissan Americas HQ in Franklin, TN.

The Data Scientist drives the organization’s advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives, transforming data into actionable insights that support business decision-making and innovation.

A Day in the Life:   

• Create and design technical solutions to meet business needs by translating end user’s requirements and finding innovative, creative visualizations and tools. Must be capable of strategizing and brainstorming with the team to create a viable solution.
• Develops complex data and predictive/prescriptive/AI analytics models and solutions.
• Provide insights to the business and drive key learnings and recommendations using available internal and external data specifically around Service Retention and related KPI’s.
• Assist in development, maintenance and management of advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards and other BI solutions primarily using SQL, Python, Informatica Prep, Snowflake, AWS and Power BI. 
• Extracts, validates, and analyzes desired data using extraction tools.
• Understand and utilize tools to store data effectively within the data mart or data lake solutions, online analytical processing, as well as maintaining data analytics platforms so that data can effectively be mined for information by the end user body.
• Conduct end user tests and develop database queries to analyze the effects and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Capable of participating in the ongoing iterative development process of the team’s projects.
• Participate in gathering requirements to improve existing systems from teams within the business to streamline workflow and processes.
• Assist in documenting new processes, optimizations and terms in existing electronic data glossary. 
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and transition between projects while working both independently and effectively in teams.
• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Who We’re Looking for:

Job Knowledge and Skill: 

• Advanced analytical skills.  Quantitative Analytics. Proficient in Machine Learning and programming languages. Automotive Aftersales Service Retention and Service Retention drivers or related knowledge preferred. Understanding of US Market and dealer Service operations preferred. Advanced ETL capabilities using SQL, Python, Snowflake, and AWS to data mine Aftersales business insights and create data pipelines to support business use-case execution Knowledge of NNA Systems preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience: 

• Hands on 5 to 7 years of Data Analytics experience with min 4 years of focus on Data Science experience required. Professional Certifications in AI or Data Science are advantageous.
• Experienced in development of predictive analytics related to data-driven use-cases in a business vs. an IT role. Experience in designing effective data models, trend forecasts, and visualizations of analytics.
• Proficient in Big Data management.  Proficient in statistics. Proficiency in SQL / Python required. Relational database modeling fundamentals required. Experienced with ETL Self-Service Applications desired. Web Development is a plus. 
• Business, Aftersales, Purchasing, Service Marketing experience is preferred. Technical automotive parts experience beneficial.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Analytics, Business Technology or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.