Sr. Manager, Data Science and Advanced Analytic Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

About Samyang America

Samyang America stands as the #1 Gen Z brand, boldly shaping the future of food culture with innovative flavors, viral trends, and unforgettable brand experiences. We don’t just create food - we craft moments that spark excitement, inspire connection, and celebrate bold individuality.

Our mission is to bring daring, delicious products to the market that resonate deeply with the next generation of food lovers. From iconic spicy noodles to creative new launches, we are driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste and culture.

At Samyang America, you’ll join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared love for bold flavor experiences. We value fresh ideas, energetic spirit, and the courage to lead trends rather than follow them.

If you’re ready to be part of a brand that’s more than just food - a brand that moves culture and creates unforgettable moments - join our team today!

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Data Science & Advanced Analytics Solutions will lead the development of analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven decision tools that enable Samyang America to operate with speed, precision, and foresight. This role focuses on transforming data into actionable insights and predictive capabilities, supporting strategy, innovation, and commercial execution across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics & Decision Systems

• Develop and deploy automated dashboards and reporting systems across key business functions:

  • Sales & revenue performance

  • Marketing effectiveness & ROI

  • Financial performance

  • Innovation pipeline tracking

  • Executive scorecards

• Standardize KPIs and ensure consistency in how performance is measured across the organization.

Advanced Analytics & Modeling

• Build models for:

  • Demand forecasting

  • Pricing & elasticity

  • Consumer segmentation

  • Marketing mix optimization

  • Innovation success prediction

• Translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights.

AI & Predictive Capabilities

• Lead development of AI and machine learning applications to enhance decision-making.

• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across functions.

• Implement scalable solutions that move the organization from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics.

Business Partnership

• Work closely with Strategy, Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Sales leaders to identify key business questions and translate them into analytics solutions.

• Ensure analytics outputs are embedded into real business processes and decisions.

Data Product Development

• Treat dashboards, models, and tools as products, ensuring usability, adoption, and continuous improvement.

• Drive a culture of test-and-learn, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in analytics, data science, business intelligence, or related fields.

• Strong experience developing analytics solutions that influence business decisions.

• Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, SQL, and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

• Experience with data modeling, forecasting, and statistical analysis.

• Ability to translate business problems into analytical frameworks.

Preferred:

• Experience applying machine learning or AI in commercial or operational settings.

• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or marketing analytics.

• Familiarity with experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, causal inference).

• Exposure to modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).

Leadership Attributes

• Problem solver – focuses on business impact, not just analysis

• Translator – bridges technical analytics and business needs

• Innovator – brings new approaches (AI, ML, experimentation)

• Influencer – drives adoption of analytics across teams

The base salary for this position is between $120,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Samyang America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.