About Decathlon

Decathlon aims to become the best sports digital platform and open ecosystem in the world. We want to enable customers to experience Decathlon through many local sport-centric experiences by connecting many third-party actors and services, in a secure and performant way.

Our digital teams in Lille, Paris, Amsterdam (and more…) which bring together more than 1500 collaborators are united to build and scale digital products with the aim to always deliver the best value to our users. With a presence in more than 70 countries, Decathlon is committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Decathlon is also working with 1500 production suppliers & 1 million indirect workers all over the world, 38 industrial processes.

Job Description

Decathlon is seeking a skilled and experienced Data Science & Analytics Manager to lead our Data purchase & performances team within the Industry department of the Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing data teams. A plus, to have knowledge in transforming purchase domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi competences team of Data Scientists, BI Engineers, Data governance, Data Analysts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to foster their professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms for costing optimization, purchase risk management.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in data science methodologies and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business, Product, Engineering, Data) to understand business and technical requirements and prioritize data projects accordingly
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

Hard Skills

• AI modeling and productionizing
• Extensive experience in Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI
• Familiarity with database systems and querying languages (e.g., SQL) for data extraction and manipulation.
• Deep understanding of supply chain concepts, including panel management, relationship management, performance management and risk management.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex business challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering actionable insights and value to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, data analysis, statistical modeling, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team of data professionals.
• Previous experience in purchase, retail or e-commerce industry is a plus.

What we offer

• 2 days of remote work per week;
• Possibility to work in one of Decathlon Digital’s offices;
• Equipment provided in line with your tasks and our societal commitments (Mac, Windows, or Chromebooks);
• A local project team within a global network (international career opportunities);
• Skill development and support (diverse projects, technical certifications from the first year, internal and external training, etc.);
• Compensation package (employee participation in company shares, monthly/quarterly bonuses).

DECATHLON DIGITAL CONTEXT

What if technology allowed us to push the boundaries and take sports experiences to new levels? That's exactly our goal at Decathlon Digital! We are a team of 5,000+ experts in software engineering, product management, data, cloud, and cybersecurity, distributed across Paris, Lille, and Amsterdam. Together, we are creating the largest digital sports platform, leveraging tech innovation from design to value chain optimization, connected experiences and product second life.

Changing the game for good. We are in this for the love of sports. And like everything we love, we want it to last. That’s why we are embarking on a journey to create a more sustainable tech model, reducing our direct environmental impact while maintaining a safe, diverse, and inclusive space for all our people to learn and thrive together. Team up with us to design the digital future of sports.