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.
Were 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. Were 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:
1. Collect, clean and process data from various sources to support the Insight function.
2. Update and run existing code to refresh ongoing data science projects.
3. Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms in line with business needs.
4. Work collaboratively with teammates, providing data science and analytical expertise and guidance as needed.
5. 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.
6. Actively explore opportunities to improve existing methods within the Superdrug business with a focus on improving efficiencies.
7. Collaborate with the wider AS Watson Group to share best practice and knowledge to support the development of Data Science across the wider business.
8. Create and implement PowerBI Dashboards to support Data Science projects and drive democratisation within the business.
9. Work on non-data science analytical tasks as needed by the business.
Stakeholders include:
1. Internal - Supply Chain, Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, CRM, E-Commerce, Store Teams
2. External - Suppliers (Multinational FMCG companies) and Research and Data Agencies
This job is a good fit for you if:
1. You enjoy making a difference and creating change.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
3. You enjoy working in a collaborative team and can share ideas with confidence.
4. You have an interest in Retail and/or Health & Beauty.
5. You can work at a fast pace, in an everchanging environment.
What youll need:
1. Degree level education in a numerate, business-focused or technical subject. i.e. Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Economics, IT Programming; or equivalent experience.
2. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
3. Proven experience working in a Data Scientist or similar role (2+ years).
4. Strong knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.
5. Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
6. Enthusiastic personality, proactive and willing to challenge the status quo.
Desirable:
1. Retail or customer service experience (office or shop floor based).
2. Tableau or other data visualisation tool experience.
Heres whats 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 worlds largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
* Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes.
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support.
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working 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.
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