Data Scientist at Dufil Group

Over the past 17 years in the Nigerian market, Dufil Group has had a remarkable impact on the Nigerian culinary Landscape. Their Product, Indomie Instant Noodles which appeals to several demographic groups has grown to become a household name across the country. The group, which is a joint venture between Tolaram Group of Singapore and Salim Group of Indonesia, currently has 3 factories. The First; De United Foods Industries limited which was commissioned in 1995 in Ota Ogun State, is the First Instant Noodles Manufacturing Plant in Nigeria and the Largest in Africa. The second Factory; Dufil Prima Foods Plc which was commissioned in 2001 is located in Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The third and most recent state of the art automation factory was commissioned in Kaduna on the 29th of May 2012.

Dufil Prima Foods Ltd is one of the leading FMCG companies in Nigeria with eight processing locations across the nation. 

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our team and drive data-driven insights and solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Data Analysis: Perform exploratory data analysis to gain insights and identify patterns.  
• Model Development: Design and develop machine learning models to address specific  business challenges such as customer segmentation, predictive maintenance, and fraud  detection.  
• Model Optimization: Tune and optimize models for performance and scalability.  
• Deep Learning: Build deep learning models using frameworks like Matlab, TensorFlow,  or PyTorch for tasks such as image recognition, natural language processing, and time  series analysis.  
• Model Evaluation: Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and refine  models as necessary.  
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business  requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.

LOCATION: West Africa

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s (First class Graduate) or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a  related field.  
• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist or in related roles.  
• Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models.  
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.  
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).  
• Knowledge of big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).  
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.  
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data mining techniques.  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Method of Application