Join the Decathlon Digital teams

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 5000 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.
Data Supply Chain

The Data Supply Chain entity is the centre of expertise covering all the challenges of transforming the supply chain using a data-driven approach.
Divided into five business areas, including Demand & Assortment Planning, the multi-disciplinary data teams develop and industrialise analytical solutions and machine learning models for all Decathlon's supply functions.

The data teams work in partnership with the other supply chain entities, in particular the business and product management teams, but also with the Data Platform.
Demand & Assortment Planning

The Supply Chain Demand & Assortment Planning data team is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining innovative analytical and AI solutions for supply chain issues such as supply chain sales forecasts (e.g. sales forecasts for new products), product assortment planning and stock optimisation.

This multi-disciplinary data team is made up of Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Analysts and BI Engineers.
It works in close collaboration with the data product managers and business partners, using an agile methodology and a state-of-the-art technical stack.

As part of an internal job creation, we are recruiting a Data Science Manager on a permanent contract based in Lille or Paris.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in time series forecasting and supply chain management, and a solid track record in managing and developing high-performance, multidisciplinary data teams.
Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in data science, machine learning, data analysis, statistical modelling or related fields.
• Significant experience in managing a multi-disciplinary data team.
• Experience in supply chain, demand forecasting or stock optimisation.
• Experience in the retail or e-commerce industry is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of time series forecasting techniques and methodologies.

Hard Skills

• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, time series forecasting, and machine learning techniques.
• Extensive experience in Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Deep understanding of supply chain concepts, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib.
• Familiarity with database systems and querying languages (e.g., SQL) for data extraction and manipulation.

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.

What we offer

• Flexibility in work organisation (location, pace)
• Remote friendly: 2 days a week
• Freedom of choice of work tool (Mac, Windows)
• Local project team and sharing with the global network (international career path)
• Skills development (diversity of projects, languages and technologies)
• Internal and external training
• Employee share ownership
• Monthly and 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.