Data Scientist, Kao Global Salon Division

London

Kao Corporation

The Kao Americas Region is one of Kao’s global business regions that’s making life beautiful for our consumers, communities and employees.

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Who we are:
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.  As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

 

The role:

As an E-commerce Data Scientist with Kao, you'll play a crucial role in leveraging data to inform decision-making processes, drive business growth, and enhance customer satisfaction within our global e-commerce ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Regional eComm & Marketing and IT to ensure our online channels are optimized for maximum commercial performance.

This is a permanent, full time role offered with hybrid working out of our London or Darmstadt offices.

 

What you will do:

  • Analyze e-commerce data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization across digital platforms
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track key metrics related to online sales performance, customer behavior, and marketing effectiveness
  • Define & Measure A/B testing and other experiments to assess the impact of changes and enhancements to our e-commerce channels
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve website usability, conversion rates, and overall customer experience
  • Partner with EIS teams to ensure accurate data collection, integration, and reporting across e-commerce systems and tools
  • Monitor competitor activity and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
  • Work closely with Global & Regional Marketing teams to optimize digital advertising campaigns and promotional strategies based on performance data
  • Support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights and forecasts related to e-commerce sales and customer behavior

 

What you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proven experience as a data analyst (3+ years), preferably in a beauty or cosmetics environment
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large datasets
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio
  • Experience with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with SQL for data querying and manipulation
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data findings in a clear and actionable manner
  • Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a global mindset and cultural sensitivity 

 

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/

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Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours Startup environment

Region: Europe
Country: United Kingdom

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