Data Specialist - Data Scientist

More about the role

Our Data & Analytics team creates value for Morrisons by making sure we have the right data in the right place, providing access to insight, and delivering advanced capability to answer strategic questions using Data Science and Machine Learning.

Utilising our advanced Google Cloud data platform, the Data Scientist explores complex datasets across our operations from field to fork to build predictive models, optimise processes, and convert raw data into actionable enterprise value. You will combine mathematical rigour, software development, and statistical storytelling to solve business problems, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Accountabilities

Customer

• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to understand operational context and business priorities.
• Solve complex business problems using applied mathematics, machine learning, and statistical modelling.
• Own data science deliverables over the full life of data products, providing clear updates and presenting complex statistical outputs in accessible formats.
• Where required, develop agile proofs-of-concept (POCs) to showcase potential solutions to stakeholders.

Colleague

• Champion data literacy and the benefits of data science approaches across the organisation.
• Mentor squad members in technical concepts such as programming, code structure, and statistical validation.
• Embody a fast, value-driven turnaround culture for smaller analytical requests that unlock immediate operational impact.

Cash & Profit

• Focus all modelling efforts on driving commercial returns, supporting EBITDA improvement through sales growth, waste reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Maintain a lean working approach by writing efficient, scalable code that minimises cloud compute overheads in GCP.

Operational

• Extract, manipulate, profile, and transform structured and unstructured data using state-of-the-art facilities in Google Cloud Platform.
• Design, build, test, and productionise machine learning models (e.g., sales and waste forecasting, customer segmentation, recommendation engines).
• Build feature sets and establish reusable data science pipelines and validation checks.
• Apply causal inference and experimental frameworks (A/B testing) to isolate true business impacts from baseline operational noise.
• Uphold strict compliance with data governance, privacy legislation, and ethical AI frameworks.

More about you

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Key Skills & Experience:

• Programming & Development: Strong programming capabilities in Python or R (or transferable languages such as SQL, Java, C++) with proficiency in writing clean, tested, and maintainable code.
• Applied Maths & Statistics: Deep knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, univariate analysis, and probability distributions.
• Machine Learning & Predictive Modelling: Experience building, validating, and productionising machine learning models (e.g., linear/logistic regression, time-series forecasting, decision trees).
• Advanced SQL: Excellent SQL skills to extract, transform, and profile large-scale datasets from cloud data marts.
• Causal Inference & Experimentation: Understanding of experimental design and causal inference methods to measure true trial interventions versus background trends.
• Data Storytelling & Visualisation: Ability to translate complex algorithmic outputs into clear visual stories, dashboards (e.g., Looker), and executive recommendations.
• Data Ethics & Privacy: Understanding of ethical data usage, privacy standards, and bias mitigation in statistical modelling.
• Delivery Frameworks: Practical experience working within Agile or Waterfall delivery methodologies and scoping Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).

Desirable:

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience deploying data science solutions on Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Vertex AI, GCP storage) or AWS/Azure.
• Advanced Data Science Techniques: Exposure to advanced methods such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), deep learning, or mathematical optimisation.
• Academic Background: Degree or equivalent background in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Domain Experience: Experience working within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics environments.

More about our perks

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play our part in our success. We’d love to meet you!

At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.