Create a rewarding and challenging environment designed to teach uniquely gifted analytic professionals how to become effective, value adding data scientists
Leverage strong functional expertise in a quickly evolving field to ensure that team members have the right technology to meet today’s business needs.
Set specific, actionable short and mid-term goals for each team member
Challenge, develop & recognize team members when they achieve their goals
Lead the building of Artificial Intelligence to autonomously plan every move in an optimal way
Leverage strong mathematics, statistics and technology skills (machine learning, Python, etc.) in order to lead the development of sophisticated planning models that autonomously implement our strategies
Leverage strong computer science and software engineering skills in order to build software that (a) Calculates the optimal logistics plan for each move and (b) Delivers that plan to the logistics team in seconds
Lead cross functional efforts to implement new models with IT and the field
Apply exceptional experiment test and design skills in order to measure the business impact of different planning changes
Purpose of the Role
CarMax relies on algorithms to efficiently move vehicles across our network of 200+ stores, ensuring optimal routes, driver utilization, and on-time delivery while minimizing transportation costs. Doing so ensures that we have the right cars at the right prices at the right time and place to meet our customers’ needs. As we continue to innovate our business and shift more of our buying and selling online, we increasingly need to make these decisions quickly with less human intervention. Our team of data scientists plays a critical role in unlocking the business value from these innovations.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Undergraduate degree with exceptional academic performance in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering). Advanced Degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) is a plus.
Mathematical, modeling, and reasoning skills in order to build complex planning models
4+ years’ experience in strategy, analytics and/or data science
Proven ability to deliver business value by leveraging deep analytic skills in order to solve complex business problems
Computer programming skills in order to turn the mathematical model into Artificial Intelligence
Leadership skills necessary to build a highly engaged team and to work cross functionally to implement new logistics models and strategies
Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills necessary to (a) effectively manage their team, (b) listen and understand conflicting points of view on complex matters, (c) navigate through potential contentious situations that periodically occur in a change process, and (d) communicate complex ideas.
Experience managing highly analytical projects and people.
Work Location and Arrangement
This role will be based out of the CarMax Technology Innovation Center (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 4 days per week.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.
The annual salary for this position is
- $138,500.00 - $221,600.00
- May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
