Data Scientist Principal

Position Overview

International’s Central Sales Administration (CSA) is seeking a Data Scientist Principal to lead the next phase of data science and analytics across pricing, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.

This role builds on an established foundation of models and tools and focuses on scaling impact across the organization. The individual will define priorities, guide solution development, and work closely with senior stakeholders to expand the use of data in financial and commercial decisions.

This role serves as the analytical leader for CSA’s end-to-end revenue management strategy, driving the integration of pricing, demand forecasting, customer intelligence, competitive insights, and commercial performance analytics into a unified decision-making framework.

This is both a hands-on and strategic role - balancing technical depth with leadership and direction-setting.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and prioritize data science initiatives aligned with business goals
• Identify high-impact opportunities to improve pricing, forecasting, and margin performance
• Establish the long-term roadmap for Integrated Pricing Intelligence and revenue management analytics capabilities

Solution Architecture & Oversight

• Guide design of scalable data pipelines, models, and analytical frameworks
• Ensure solutions are maintainable, reliable, and aligned with best practices
• Lead development of enterprise-scale analytics solutions leveraging modern data platforms such as Palantir Foundry,
• Databricks, and cloud-based AI/ML ecosystems

Advanced Analytics & Modeling

• Oversee development of predictive models and ensure they are robust and actionable
• Set standards for modeling approaches and evaluation
• Ensure analytical outputs are translated into decision-support tools that directly influence pricing, forecasting, and commercial strategy

Organizational Influence

• Partner with Finance, Sales, and leadership to drive adoption of data-driven decision-making
• Translate analytical outputs into clear business recommendations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by converting analytical findings into strategic revenue and profitability recommendations

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor data scientists and analysts
• Help establish best practices for development, deployment, and communication
• Promote adoption of AI, advanced analytics, and modern data engineering practices across the organization

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of sales administration/operations, transactional price administration, or sales financial analysis experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 5 years of sales administration/operations, transactional price administration, or sales financial analysis experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 10 years of sales administration/operations, transactional price administration, or sales financial analysis experience
• At least 3 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 6-8+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or related roles
• Proven track record of delivering impactful, production-level data science solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks
• Experience leading complex or cross-functional initiatives
• Experience leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to support business decision-making and operational execution
• Experience with forecasting and time series modeling
• Strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry, Databricks, or similar modern analytics environments)
• Proficiency in Palantir Foundry and/or Databricks, including development of scalable analytical workflows, data products, and decision-support applications
• Experience applying Generative AI, predictive AI, and decision intelligence frameworks to business processes
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to connect technical solutions to measurable business outcomes
• Experience supporting pricing, revenue management, commercial analytics, or related business functions preferred

Benefits And Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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