AI Supply Chain Project Manager (Inventory optimization) | HK Talent Engage

Job description

AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.
Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.
Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.
Join us. Be part of More.

Come and join a Winning Team

We are Awesome!

Why Should You Join Us?

At AS Watson, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 16,000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you…

You can enjoy :

• Convenient office location, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Free round-trip lunchtime shuttle bus services to Shatin
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Well-equipped Gym inside our office building
• Onsite Clinic and Lactation Room

Role Purpose:
Excellent opportunity for a Project Manager to drive the AI inventory optimization and AI projects in the supply chain areas and provide the expertise support to BUs to ensure full benefits are returned from the investment in the new technologies and optimization.

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A typical day in this Role:

• Work with Group functions and BUs to drive and structure an inventory planning and optimization project in the supply chain areas. Be a part of change management.
• Understand the business needs and facilitate between business and technical expertise in details design, to bring projects to life and maximize the projects benefits.
• Plan and manage the project schedule, communicate the status and deliverables to the stakeholder and tracking the improvement.
• Build the knowledge to leverage the best practice among the Group and accelerate the deployment cycle.
• Explore and evaluate the new technology.

This job is a good fit for You if:

• You are a TEAM PLAYER. Your focus is on the relationships within the team. You are optimistic, energetic and feel energized when working with others.
• You are a CONNECTOR. You forge deep relationships beyond networking or teamwork. You will find ways to avoid confrontation by employing skillful collaboration.
• You are a COLLABORATOR. You explore outside resources and develop contacts that may be helpful to the team. You are high energy and outgoing.
• You are a DETAILER. You deliberate fully before making decisions and will need to see all the facts before reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously.
• You are an EVALUATOR. You analyze information and ideas both from within and outside the team and study your feasibility in terms of the team’s objectives.
• You are an INNOVATOR. You will not be constrained by the past, instead viewing challenges as opportunities to change direction and explore what's ‘new and different’.

Success will depend on:

• Degree holder in Data Science, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or similar disciplines.
• Must have 4+ years experiences in project management / business analysis /data engineering /inventory planning or forecasting / system implementation.
• Computer knowledge : Python/SQL/Tableau/Power BI/machine learning and good PowerPoint skill.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Mandarin & Chinese.
• Strong problem solving, detail-oriented, self-motivated with can-do attitude.
• Must be prepared to travel to Asia and China.
• Candidates with less exp. will be considered as Assistant Manager.

What is holding you back?

Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

Apply now!

Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.