Principal Data Scientist

Insight Global is seeking a Principal Data Scientist. This role focuses on building and delivering AI-driven solutions to improve decision‑making across the supply chain. It combines data science, software engineering, and supply chain expertise to help leaders better understand and respond to disruptions, manufacturing challenges, and logistics issues. The position leverages SAP ECC data and modern analytics to create scenario‑based models that allow teams to anticipate risks and make smarter, faster decisions. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring strong coding skills, experience with machine learning and optimization, and the ability to turn complex supply chain problems into scalable AI solutions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Skills and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Data Science, CS, Engineering, Math, or similar (Master’s preferred)
• Experience: 7+ years in data science, AI, analytics, or software development; manufacturing/industrial experience; built production‑level analytics and integrated with enterprise systems.
• Programming: Python, SQL, Git (Java/C# and APIs preferred)
• Data science: ML, statistical modeling, optimization, simulation
• AI: LLMs, RAG, vector databases, knowledge graphs
• Cloud/Data: Azure, Databricks, Spark, data lakes and warehouses
• SAP: Strong SAP ECC 6.0 knowledge (MM, PP, SD, FI/CO, inventory, procurement, logistics)