Senior Manager of Data Science
8 days ago
Torrance
Job Description About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Manager of Data Science to build and execute data-driven systems that directly shape how Chemical Guys markets, forecasts, and grows. This role blends data engineering, modeling, and inference, with a strong emphasis on hands-on development and implementation. You’ll be deeply involved in developing and improving Market Mix Models, Amazon Paid Search Optimization algorithms, and Forecasting frameworks — all built primarily in R and SQL. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging, high-impact analytics work while collaborating closely with business leaders. Key Responsibilities • Develop and refine statistical and machine learning models that drive marketing optimization, forecasting, and pricing decisions., • Build and maintain data pipelines and modeling infrastructure to ensure consistent, automated performance., • Work closely with Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to translate model output into actionable insights., • Conduct deep-dive analyses to support experimentation, performance measurement, and strategy evaluation., • Continuously evaluate and improve data quality, feature engineering, and model interpretability., • Collaborate with IT to ensure alignment on data infrastructure, governance, and model deployment standards. Qualifications • Master’s degree (or higher) in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative discipline., • 5–8 years of experience in applied analytics or data science roles., • Expertise in R and SQL, including model development, data manipulation, and workflow automation., • Hands-on experience with modeling techniques such as regression, Bayesian inference, time-series forecasting, and optimization., • Experience with marketing analytics or Market Mix Modeling (MMM) strongly preferred., • Strong communication skills — able to explain analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Preferred Skills • Experience with cloud-based data systems (BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure)., • Exposure to media data (Amazon Ads, Google Ads, Meta)., • Familiarity with dashboarding tools (Shiny, Power BI, Tableau)., • Understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL, workflow automation, modular pipeline design). Why Join Chemical Guys? Join a data-forward, experimentation-driven culture where analytics directly influence marketing, media, and product decisions. You’ll work on real-world problems at scale, developing models and tools that guide millions in marketing investment and forecasting accuracy. Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA) Department: Advanced Analytics Reports to: VP of Advanced Analytics Compensation: $140 - 160k annually plus bonus. Company DescriptionChemical Guys are more than a brand, it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following. Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead, we welcome any and all who share this passion to become part of our family. When we started, we decided to wipe the slate clean and start off fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest quality standard. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, group of friends with one common passion. What drives us is a passion for shine. Speed is aerodynamic elegance at its finest; the brilliant artistry of curved metal sheets welded together and fueled by horsepower, freshly dipped chrome, curved crystal-clear glass, the smell of new hand-stitched leather, and the sparkle of a freshly waxed auto is what fuels us. It drives us to innovate, invent, and teach, because to us, success is to build not a company, but a worldwide family whose sum is greater than all of its parts. From exclusive small-batch waxes to cutting edge hybrid coatings, nano-polishes, and ceramic sealants, we do more than innovate in the industry, we redefine it. At Chemical Guys, we don’t just manufacture the highest quality chemicals here in California, we specialize in manufacturing unique solutions in an ever-changing industry.Chemical Guys are more than a brand, it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following. Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead, we welcome any and all who share this passion to become part of our family.\r\n\r\nWhen we started, we decided to wipe the slate clean and start off fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest quality standard. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, group of friends with one common passion.\r\n\r\nWhat drives us is a passion for shine. Speed is aerodynamic elegance at its finest; the brilliant artistry of curved metal sheets welded together and fueled by horsepower, freshly dipped chrome, curved crystal-clear glass, the smell of new hand-stitched leather, and the sparkle of a freshly waxed auto is what fuels us. It drives us to innovate, invent, and teach, because to us, success is to build not a company, but a worldwide family whose sum is greater than all of its parts.\r\n\r\nFrom exclusive small-batch waxes to cutting edge hybrid coatings, nano-polishes, and ceramic sealants, we do more than innovate in the industry, we redefine it. At Chemical Guys, we don’t just manufacture the highest quality chemicals here in California, we specialize in manufacturing unique solutions in an ever-changing industry.