Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Role Purpose:
Develop and embed the application of Data Science techniques within the Superdrug Insights team, supporting the wider business to drive decision making within multiple business areas.
A typical day in this role includes:
· Collect, clean and process data from various sources to support the Insight function.
· Update and run existing code to refresh ongoing data science projects.
· Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms in line with business needs.
· Work collaboratively with teammates, providing data science and analytical expertise and guidance as needed.
· Work collaboratively with the rest of the Insight team to develop new methodologies with a focus on Data Science to solve business questions that impact our stakeholder teams.
· Actively explore opportunities to improve existing methods within the Superdrug business with a focus on improving efficiencies.
· Collaborate with the wider AS Watson Group to share best practice and knowledge to support the development of Data Science across the wider business.
· Create and implement PowerBI Dashboards to support Data Science projects and drive democratisation within the business.
· Work on non-data science analytical tasks as needed by the business
Stakeholders include:
· Internal – Supply Chain, Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, Store Teams
· External – Suppliers (Multinational FMCG companies) and Research and Data Agencies
This job is a good fit for you if:
· You enjoy making a difference and creating change.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
· You enjoy working in a collaborative team and can share ideas with confidence
· You have an interest in Retail and/or Health & Beauty
· You can work at a fast pace, in an everchanging environment
What you’ll need:
· Degree level education in a numerate, business focused or technical subject. i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Economics, IT Programming; or equivalent experience.
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
· Proven experience working in a Data Scientist or similar role (2+ years).
· Strong knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
· Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
· Enthusiastic personality, proactive and willing to challenge the status quo.
Desirable:
· Retail or customer service experience (office or shop floor based)
· Tableau or other data visualisation tool experience
Here's what's in it for you
* 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
* 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
* 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
* Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
* Company pension matching and bonus
* We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
* We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15, stores in 25 markets!
* Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support