Data Scientist, Modeler
The Wonderful Company · Los Angeles, CA, United States · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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Forecasting & Budgeting (Core Ownership)
Own forecasting models for: Revenue, orders, conversion rates, and AOV
Marketing performance and demand planning
Partner with Finance and Leadership on budgeting and planning cycles
Build scenario models to support strategic decisions
Continuously improve forecast accuracy using statistical and machine learning techniques
Customer & LTV Modeling (Core Requirement)
Design and maintain Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) models
Perform cohort analysis, retention modeling, and customer segmentation
Identify key drivers of long-term customer value and profitability
Partner with Marketing and Product to apply LTV insights to acquisition, retention, and personalization strategies
AI / LLM Strategy & Implementation
Lead adoption of AI/LLM capabilities across analytics and business workflows
Identify and implement use cases such as: Automated insight generation and reporting
Natural language querying (NL → SQL)
Customer behavior summarization and segmentation
Build prototypes and scalable solutions using APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, plausibility, and business relevance
Advanced Analytics & Modeling
Develop models for: Demand forecasting and seasonality
Customer behavior and conversion drivers
Leverage GCP/BigQuery for large-scale data analysis
Identify key drivers of performance across product, pricing, and customer behavior
A/B Test Validation & Experimentation Support
Validate statistical significance and methodology of A/B tests
Ensure accuracy and consistency of test readouts
Define guardrails and best practices for experimentation measurement
Partner with Product and Analytics teams (without owning test execution)
Communication & Executive Storytelling (Critical)
Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Develop high-quality presentations and narratives for senior leadership and executives
Clearly articulate assumptions, risks, and confidence levels in models and forecasts
Influence decision-making through structured, data-driven storytelling
Data Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with: Data Analytics Manager (India)
Data Engineering / DW team
Product, Marketing, and Finance stakeholders
Help define scalable data models and structures to support analytics and AI use cases
Tooling & Infrastructure
Build models and workflows using: Python (preferred) or R
SQL / BigQuery (GCP ecosystem)
Work with modern AI tooling: LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini)
Help establish scalable pipelines for both traditional ML and LLM-based systems
Establish best practices for prompt design, validation, and governance
5+ years in Data Science or Advanced Analytics (preferably eCommerce or consumer business)
Experience presenting to senior executives and driving decisions
Strong experience with: Forecasting and time series modeling
Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) modeling
Python and SQL (BigQuery preferred)
Statistical analysis and experimentation
Proven ability to build executive-level presentations and communicate complex insights clearly
Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI tools (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
Experience building or prototyping AI-powered workflows or applications
Strong ability to evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and plausibility
Understanding of: Prompt engineering
Model limitations (hallucination, bias, cost tradeoffs)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Finance, and Leadership
Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Data Science or Statistics
Preferred:
Experience with GCP ecosystem
Exposure to MLOps or productionizing models
Experience in eCommerce or high-volume consumer environments
Pay Range: $130,000- $150,000. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implemen…