Job Description

As Data Scientist (Demand Planning), you will lead forecasting and data science capabilities within Coty’s demand planning organization, improving forecast accuracy while mentoring an in‑house analytics team. Your work will directly impact inventory, service levels, and planning performance across the business.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

As our Data Scientist (Demand Planning), you play a critical role in strengthening demand planning through advanced forecasting models and strong team leadership. You will act as the technical reference for data science in demand planning, improving algorithms and enabling data‑driven decisions across categories.

You will be reporting to the Demand Planning Lead, and you will manage:

1. Technical leadership & forecasting models:

• Lead improvement of forecasting algorithms and predictive models
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to demand planning use cases
• Review model performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure robustness and scalability of forecasting solutions

2. Team leadership & people management:

• Directly manage 4 in‑house Data Analysts
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development support
• Set clear priorities and ways of working for the analytics team
• Act as a technical and professional role model

3. Collaboration & system enablement:

• Work closely with external O9 Data Science consultants on backend changes
• Support implementation and adoption of O9 as the demand planning system
• Translate analytical insights into actionable recommendations for planning teams
• Partner with demand planning stakeholders across all business units

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As a Data Scientist with strong leadership capabilities, you thrive in a fast‑paced and diverse environment. You are structured, confident, and comfortable guiding teams through change.

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
• Strong Python skills
• Proven experience leading Data Scientists or Data Analysts
• Solid background in predictive modeling and forecasting
• Experience with machine learning and statistical models
• Ability to mentor and develop analytics talent
• SQL knowledge for data extraction and manipulation (nice to have)
• Experience in supply chain analytics or time‑series forecasting (preferred)

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni‑working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, wants to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.