As an Applied Scientist on the Demand Forecasting team, you will help shape how HelloFresh predicts & plans customer demand across our US supply chain. Your work will sit at the intersection of data science, optimization, & operations. Youll be building models that directly drive business-critical decisions from menu planning & procurement to fulfillment.

Youll partner closely with product, engineering, & operations teams to design, test, & deploy advanced forecasting & decision systems. Youll explore & apply state-of-the-art machine learning & statistical techniques to improve forecast accuracy, quantify uncertainty, & enable better planning decisions. Beyond building models, youll play a key role in translating complex scientific insights into scalable tools & strategies that enhance efficiency & reduce waste throughout the supply chain.

You will

• Develop, prototype, & deploy forecasting models that capture complex demand patterns & constraints across multiple brands, products, & time horizons.
• Build scalable data pipelines leveraging Databricks, Snowflake, & AWS.
• Create mathematical optimization models & tools to solve practical business problems; roll them out.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, planning, & operations teams to translate scientific work into measurable business outcomes.
• Identify problems proactively, formulate & implement robust & data-driven solutions.
• Mentor & support analysts, engineers, & scientists within the team. Share best practices in modeling, & scientific rigor to elevate overall team technical excellence.

You are...

• A hands-on problem solver with experience applying scientific methods to real-world operational challenges.
• Skilled in Python & familiar with common machine learning & optimization techniques.
• Experienced in data manipulation & analytics within cloud-based ecosystems.
• Agile you thrive in fast-paced & dynamic environments & are comfortable working autonomously
• Comfortable balancing scientific rigor with business pragmatism; able to communicate insights effectively to both technical & non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented you possess strong organizational skills & consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work.

You have

• A degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related discipline (Masters or PhD preferred).
• 3+ years of experience applying machine learning, forecasting, or statistical modeling in an applied business setting.
• 2+ years of experience building tools/applications in a high-level language, such as Python or Java.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets using SQL & Python-based data ecosystems.
• Familiarity with operations & supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, optimization, logistics experience preferred.

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO & flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.