Senior Data Scientist, Inventory 360 (Operations Research)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

: Are you a passionate technologist with experience in AI, Machine Learning, Operations Research and Data Science? Are you looking for an opportunity to drive enterprise impact and shape the future of a leading sports retailer with $12B+ in revenue and 800+ physical stores? Do you enjoy working with a highly skilled team of Machine Learning engineers & Scientists, co-creating enterprise grade AI capabilities? We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist – Inventory 360 to lead the development of intelligent decisioning systems that optimize inventory flow and operations and drive exceptional customer experiences. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, operations research, and enterprise systems — powering decisions that determine how, when, and where we fulfill customer demand. This role requires a subject matter expert with deep experience in traditional machine learning and cutting edge AI with a strong foundation in operations research. You’ll apply advanced modeling techniques to design intelligent decisioning systems that optimize fulfillment operations and elevate the customer experience. Your work will focus on solving complex foreacasting and optimization problems — from assortment planning to purchase order optimization to allocation —using a blend of predictive analytics, simulation, and mathematical programming. JOB PURPOSE As a senior data scientist, you’ll influence the enterprise decisioning landscape by developing models that integrate with high-impact systems across merchandising and inventory planning and pricing optimization. You’ll collaborate with product, engineering, and business leaders to translate operational challenges into solvable data science problems, and help them understand the art of the possible through rigorous experimentation, simulation, and model design. Your work will directly influence delivery speed, order accuracy, and service reliability — ensuring every customer interaction is fast, efficient, and frictionless.