Role description
As a Data Scientist at Arethia, you will drive AI innovation across internal processes. You will develop intelligent chatbot and LLM applications, enhancing operational efficiency, while also collaborating with R&D teams to explore AI-driven solutions for flavor generation. This role offers the opportunity to work across engineering, operations, and product development, applying your expertise in machine learning to real-world challenges. We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious, and eager to lead impactful AI projects to join our team.
Your Mission
* Develop and maintain internal chatbot and LLM applications, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
* Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks and propose AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency in Supply Chain, Quality and Corporate Services.
* Collaborate with R&D teams to explore AI applications for innovative decision support sytems for flavour creation and design.
* Collaborate with commercial teams to explore AI applications for product selection and management
* Drive commercial impact by improving selection and management processes, ensuring optimal resource allocation and enhanced decision-making.
* Lead cross-functional projects, working closely with engineering, product, and service teams.
* Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and implement best practices across projects.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
* 2+ years of experience in machine learning, NLP, or AI development, particularly with LLMs and chatbot frameworks.
* Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in deploying AI solutions, preferably within an industrial environment covering departments such as production, procurement, R&D, commercial, and master data.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and scalable ML solutions.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills, with an ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
* Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and model optimization techniques.
* Passion for exploring new AI trends and applying them to real-world challenges.
Why you'll love working here
* Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
* Flexible working hours and home office options
* 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
* 30 days paid vacation per year
* Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
* Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
* Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
* Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
* Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
* Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
* Free parking right outside the door
* Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
* Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office
Our Process
* Initial Screen with the Recruiter
* Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager
* Challenge onsite
Contact
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
About us
At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.