Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Junior Data Scientist to join our team at Hungry Lion, a fast-growing Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain. In this role, you will primarily focus on demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and sales prediction to help drive data-driven decision-making across our operations. You will work closely with operations, supply chain, and marketing teams to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain time-series forecasting models to predict daily/weekly sales, customer demand, and product trends. Analyze historical sales data, seasonality, promotions, and external factors (e.g., weather, holidays) to improve forecast accuracy. Assist in inventory and supply chain optimization by predicting ingredient demand and reducing waste. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies. Continuously monitor model performance and refine algorithms for better predictions. Support ad-hoc data analysis requests to identify business opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience. 1-2 years of experience in data science, analytics, or forecasting (internships/projects count!). Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Statsmodels) or other modeling tools. Experience with time-series forecasting (ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, statistical etc.) and machine learning. Familiarity with SQL for data extraction and manipulation. Knowledge of data visualization tools is a plus (Looker Studio, Tableau, or Matplotlib/Seaborn). Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail. Ability to translate business problems into data solutions.

Nice to Have:

Experience in retail, QSR, or supply chain analytics. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and big data tools. Understanding of statistical hypothesis testing and A/B testing.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on real-world forecasting challenges in a fast-paced industry. Collaborative environment with mentorship from data solution architects. Impactful role--your work will directly influence business decisions. Flexible work culture with growth opportunities.

If you love data, food, and solving business problems with analytics, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and a brief explanation of a forecasting project you've worked on.



Closing Date: 28 August 2025


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