Job Description

Senior Data Scientist, Global Data & Analytics

Global Data & Analytics | Alimentation Couche-Tard

Type of employment: Permanent 
Location:  Dublin, Ireland 
Visa requirements:  A valid work permit from the EU/EEA: Stamp 4 in Ireland
(relocation assistance is not provided)  

JOIN OUR TEAM! At Circle K, our mission is simple: to make our customers’ lives a little easier every day. You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then, you know what Circle K is. Since the opening of a first store in Laval, Québec, our parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard has never ceased to grow. We have grown into a successful global company with over 17,300 stores in 27 countries, serving almost 9 million customers every day. In total, more than 149,000 people work in our stores and offices.  We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there.   Are you ready to grow your career? Let's grow together!

THE ROLE

As part of the Global Data & Analytics Team, we are seeking a highly skilled and business-savvy Senior Data Scientist specializing in Customer and Marketing Analytics. This role will play a critical part in developing global customer Intelligence solutions driving retention and growth.

The candidate will be collaborating with Digital, Marketing, Finance, and Data teams to deliver data-driven insights that drive strategic and tactical decision-making. The ideal candidate will have
hands-on experience building Machine Learning and Statistical models, interpreting results for business stakeholders, and integrating those insights into operational excellence initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the design and implementation of high-impact data science projects involving ambiguous problems with incomplete data.

• Drive end-to-end data science project lifecycle from business problem understanding, data collection, preprocessing to deployment and performance monitoring.

• Translate complex model and statistical outputs into clear, actionable insights for Digital, Marketing, and Leadership teams.

• Lead engagement across functions and communicate insights to partners. Frame insights in terms of business impact, risks, and trade-offs.

• Implement CI/CD and automation, performance monitoring and tuning, leveraging AI Agent structures to manage and streamline activity.

• Mentor junior team members in their code development and data management, driving best practices in code management (Git), testing, review and release processes.

• Foster a data-driven culture by promoting experimentation, curiosity, and evidence-based decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science).

• Experience applying operational research, statistical and machine learning techniques, including a combination of the following: classification, regression, time series forecasting, clustering, optimization, anomaly detection etc.

• Proficient in data wrangling and visualization using tools like Pandas, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Proficiency in query processing languages such as SQL and PySpark, along with hands-on experience on cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks, Snowflake).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical information to all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging diverse teams and senior leaders across geographies.

• Collaborative and proactive, with the initiative to drive projects to successful completion.

• Adaptable to new and evolving technologies and business needs. Curious and committed to continuous learning in both business and technology domain.

WHY WORK WITH US 

• ACT is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) 

• Complete benefits packages 

• Possibility of enrolling in stock purchase plan. 

• Employee discount on fuel. 

• A nice working atmosphere where we value our employees with access to modern work tools and office space.

• The opportunity to develop yourself and grow in an international company: 'As you grow, we grow together.'

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.  

At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. 

INTERESTED? 

We are looking forward to your application till 22nd September!

We know great companies are built from within, by great people like you.
Come grow with us!