Data Scientist
Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary Catalyst AI is an industry first platform that
allows customers to compare, diagnose and manage their fleets using
the power of data science and Penske's deep business knowledge.
This game-changing technology lets customers get apples-to-apples
comparisons instead of static, aggregated industry benchmarks.
Penske is the first to solve this need by leveraging AI and machine
learning, robust fleet data, and our unique view on maintenance.
This technology not only streamlines the fleet benchmarking
process, but also delivers actionable, data-driven recommendations
tailored to each customer's unique needs. In this role, you will
support Catalyst AI and all the future generations of the product.
Major Responsibilities: Data evaluation and analysis: - Assist in
identifying appropriate data sources to answer business question -
Extract, blend, cleanse, and organize data - Visualize data -
Identify (and ameliorate) outliers and missing or incomplete
records in the data Model building and implementation - Participate
in the identification of appropriate techniques and algorithms for
building model - Create and test model - Build application and
embed model Communication - Engage in best practices discussions
with other team members regarding modeling activities - Discuss
project activities and results with team - Help in the
documentation and presentation of project stories Identify
opportunities for savings and process improvement: - Collaborate
with various stakeholders to identify business problems - Help
conduct ROI analysis to determine project feasibility - Help build
business case to solve such business problems - Other projects as
assigned by the supervisor Qualifications: - Masters degree
required, concentration in Engineering, Operations Research,
Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, or related quantitative
field preferred - 1+ years experience along with a
Master's degree in data or business analytics - 1 year of
experience designing and building machine learning applications
using either structured or unstructured datasets is required.
Practical experience programming using Python, R or other high
level scripting languages is required. Demonstrated experience with
one or more machine learning techniques including logistic
regression, decision trees, random forests and clustering is
required. Knowledge and experience with SQL is preferred. -
Experience in the following areas: -Machine learning (intermediate)
-Statistical modeling (elementary) -Supervised learning
(intermediate) -Statistical computing packages (e.g., R)
(elementary) -Scripting languages (e.g., Python) (intermediate) -
Ability to collect and analyze complex data - Must be able to
translate data insights into action - Must be able to organize and
prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines - Must be able to
communicate effectively in both oral and written form - Strong
communication skills required - Must have strong time management
skills - Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential
function of the job - Willingness to travel as necessary, work the
required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete
Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation
(to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and
drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: -The physical
and mental demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. -The associate will be required to: read; communicate
verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain
information; and remember and understand certain instructions or
guidelines. -While performing the duties of this job, the associate
may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck
Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation
provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation,
logistics and technology services to help companies and people move
forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its
associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a
commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job
Category: Information Technology Job Family: Operations Address:
100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske
Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2407966
Keywords: Penske, Cherry Hill , Data Scientist, Professions , Reading, New Jersey
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