Data Science Analyst

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC • Remote (Waltham, Massachusetts, United States) • $96.26k - $143.37k / year • 5h ago

We are seeking a Data Science Analyst to join our growing Data Science team. This role is a blend of analytics, data engineering, and applied business insight. The analyst will work closely with data scientists to support model development, run retroactive analyses, build dashboards, and generate insights that drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with large datasets, and able to translate data into actionable stories for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Who we are:

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire food service ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in food service, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to food service excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position will be based fully remote. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Your impact:

Data Extraction & Management
- Pull, clean, and validate data from relational databases and other data sources.
- Partner with data scientists to prepare datasets for modeling and analysis.
Model Support & Analysis
- Run retroactive analyses of model performance and summarize results.
- Support smaller tickets for model building, including feature engineering and exploratory analysis.
Insights & Reporting
- Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate insights clearly through written reports, visualizations, and presentations.
Dashboarding & Visualization
- Design and maintain dashboards that track KPIs, model performance, and other business-critical metrics.
- Ensure stakeholders have timely, accurate, and accessible reporting.

About you:

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases.
Proficiency in Python, R, or a similar data analysis language.
Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for!

What's in this for you:

Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.