Mid/Senior Data Scientist - Optimization & Generative AI

LC Waikiki

Istanbul

Description

Are You Ready to Join LC Waikiki’s Digital Transformation Journey? 🚀

With over e-commerce operations in 14 countries,1300 stores worldwide and a strong presence in 60 countries, we embark on a great journey embracing the philosophy that 'Everyone Deserves to Dress Well.' Beyond the world of fashion, we are also pursuing significant goals in technology and digital transformation. At LC Waikiki’s Digital Transformation and IT Department, we’re shaping the future with over 850 experts, focusing on innovation and collaboration. Using Agile/Scrum methodologies, we strive to become a more efficient and dynamic team every day. 🚀

We are looking for Mid/Senior Data Scientist - Optimization & Generative A

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What We Offer: Our projects touch not only the retail world but also every corner of the digital realm. If you’re excited to be part of this journey, here are the opportunities awaiting yo

u:

Project Leadership and Delive

  • ry:Lead the design, development, and deployment of optimization and decision-support solutions to improve business performance and operational efficien
  • cy.Manage end-to-end delivery of data science and operations research projects, ensuring timely completion and measurable business impa
  • ct,Collaborate with business, logistics, supply chain, planning, and technology teams to identify optimization opportunities and translate them into analytical solutio

ns,

Optimization Modeling and Advanced Analy

tics• Develop and implement optimization models for supply chain, logistics, workforce planning, inventory management, replenishment, transportation, scheduling, routing, and resource allocation probl

ems,• Design and develop predictive models including demand forecasting, anomaly detection, and operational performance predict

ion,• Apply Operations Research techniques such as Linear Programming (LP), Mixed Integer Programming (MIP), Constraint Programming (CP), Network Optimization, and Heuristic/Metaheuristic approac

hes,• Develop simulation models and digital decision-support systems to evaluate operational scenar

ios,• Design and track optimization and machine learning experiments and establish robust validation strateg

ies.

Generative AI and Intelligent Decision Sy

stems• Explore and develop AI-powered decision support solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Agentic AI architect

ures,• Design AI assistants that help business users interact with optimization models, operational data, and analytical insights through natural language interf

aces,• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI technologies to improve business processes and decision-making capabili

ties.

Stakeholder Manag

ement:• Translate complex optimization models and analytical outputs into actionable business recommenda

tions,• Prepare and present insights, scenarios, and business impact assessments to senior leadership and stakeho

lders,• Facilitate alignment between business objectives and technical solution d

esign.

Innovation and Re

search:Stay abreast of the latest developments in Operations Research, Machine Learning, Optimization, and Generat

ive AI,• Explore emerging methodologies, algorithms, and tools to improve operational performance and decision q

uality,• Contribute to the innovation pipeline by proposing and piloting new optimization and AI sol

utions.

Team Development and Me

  • ntoring:Mentor junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional deve
  • lopment,Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional

growth.

Who Are We Loo

king For?We're looking for a passionate and innovative Mid/Senior Data Scientist who enjoys solving complex operational and business problems through advanced analytics, optimization, and AI tech

nologies.

Required Qual

ifications• Minimum of 2 years of experience (retail, e-commerce, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations preferred) in Data Science, Operations Research, Analytics, or Optimization-rela

ted roles,• Strong proficiency

in Python,• Strong understanding of mathematical optimization techniques including Linear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, Constraint Programming, and Heuristic Optimization a

pproaches,• Experience with optimization frameworks such as OR-Tools, Gurobi, CPLEX, Pyomo, PuLP, or similar tec

hnologies,• Experience developing simulation, or optimization solutions for operational decision-making

problems,• Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, Agentic AI systems, and their practical business app

lications,• Experience deploying batch and API-based analytical solutions in production env

ironments,• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS,

or Azure,• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and experience working with large-scale

datasets,• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with distributed processing technologies such

as Spark,• Strong knowledge of model evaluation methodologies, optimization KPIs, and business impact me

asurement,• Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and performance tracking

concepts,• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organization

al skills,• Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder manageme

nt skills,• Ability to explain complex optimization and AI concepts to non-technical

audiences.

Preferred Qua

lifications• Experience with logistics, transportation, warehouse optimization, workforce planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, or supply chain

analytics,• Experience developing decision intelligence platforms or optimization-based recommendati

on systems,• Experience integrating optimization engines with machine learning and Generative AI

solutions,• Familiarity with simulation methodologies such as Monte Carlo Simulation or Discrete Event

Simulation.

What’s Wait

  • ing for You:Hybrid Work Option: At our modern office in Giyimken
  • t, Istanbul.A team culture focused on collaboration and
  • inclusivity.The chance to work with cutting-edge technolog
  • y and tools.Ongoing training and professional development op
  • portunities.Discounts on LC Waikiki products an

d much m

ore!

Join Us!We’re excited to meet software developers who want to leave their mark in the digital world while helping us achieve our big goals. If this opportunity excites you, apply now and become part of our digital transforma

tion journey!

H

iring Proce

  • ss:ApplicationInterview
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  • eference CheckOffer (Varie

s by position)