Senior Data Scientist

Join Our Operations Analytics and Data Science Team!

How does a jar of peanut butter make its way to the shelf at your local Albert Heijn? Does that question get you thinking about suppliers, pallets, distribution centers, trucks, and delivery routes? Do you start visualizing the planning, algorithms, and optimizations that ensure these processes run efficiently and sustainably? If terms like knapsack problems, the traveling salesman, linear programming, and meta-heuristics come to mind, you might be the perfect fit for our team! We’re looking for curious, talented individuals to join and strengthen our Operations Analytics and Data Science team.

At Albert Heijn, we operate on a just-in-time logistics model, which means there’s no room for delays. Every optimization you help implement ensures our customers find their favorite products exactly when they need them. You’ll be at the heart of our business, driving innovations that keep our shelves stocked efficiently and sustainably.

Role: Senior Data Scientist - Logistics Optimization

As a Senior Data Scientist - Logistics Optimization, you will:

• Design, build, and deploy data science and optimization algorithms to enhance logistics operations, such as efficiently grouping store orders, optimizing order picking, and ensuring products are transported sustainably.
• Leverage cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines to continuously integrate and deploy scalable and robust solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to translate complex data insights into practical solutions that improve overall efficiency.
• Effectively communicate complex ideas to various audiences, from technical teams to business stakeholders.
• Work in multidisciplinary product teams to tackle real-world logistics challenges.
• Share your expertise and coach other team members.

Desired Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience and interest).
• Experience working in logistics or related fields, with a talent for solving complex supply chain puzzles.
• A strong understanding of Operations Research and its real-world application to logistics.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving with a focus on getting things done.
• Proficiency in Python and the Python data science ecosystem.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with modern software development practices (IDEs, Unit Testing, Version Control, CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of a systems programming language (such as C++ or Rust) is a plus.

If you’re passionate about logistics, data science, and solving complex problems, join us to help shape the future of retail logistics!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to €83K gross per year, excluding 8% holiday allowance and GMIP (bonus).
• 20 vacation days.
• Budget choice for extra days off (+12.5 days), discounts, or pay-outs.
• Access to Albert Heijn Data Academy courses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Excellent pension plan with a 6.2% personal contribution.
• Travel allowance to/from Zaandam.
• Discounts on various insurance policies.
• MacBook and iPhone.
• 10% discount on groceries at Albert Heijn stores, up to €300 per year.

Your Office

Albert Heijn, part of Ahold Delhaize, is the number one food retailer in the Netherlands. We’ve been inspiring customers and building trust for more than 130 years. We like to say, “we’re always there for you.” And with more than 1100 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium and 24/7 shopping on ah.nl, it’s truer than ever! But now we want to take our business to the next level. By making better food accessible to everyone – and making shopping fit the way people live today?

By joining our team, you will be part of AH Technology, a department transcending community consisting of the departments Data, Digital and Tech. You can make your mark on the daily lives of millions of people. At AH Technology, our smart professionals create digital solutions that make (online) shopping simpler and more inspiring. We’re continually rethinking the way people shop, pay and even enjoy food. That’s why we’re investing heavily in data, tech, and digital to further transform Albert Heijn into a leading Food Tech company.

Are you curious about your colleagues? At AH Technology, you work with highly qualified professionals in an open environment. Expertise is valued, we learn from each other, and we have the freedom to create innovative solutions and make a real impact. As a Medior Data Scientist, you are part of the Strategy & Analytics department. Your colleagues will be other engineers and scientists, with a background in AI, Computer Engineering, Econometrics, Psychology, as well as other data-savvy people. Together with them, you play an essential role in creating impact through advanced data analysis. Next to this, other Albert Heijn departments such as our Digital and eCommerce team play a key role as your stakeholders.

Read More

Read more about the technical side of our work on our blog: https://blog.ah.technology/.

Contact Us

Want to know more before you apply for our role at AH Technology? Peter Dirks, Talent Acquisition Partner Data Science & Analytics, is happy to tell you everything about this vacancy via peter.dirks@ah.nl