This is a new squad that will build AI/data-driven assortment planning capabilities for Makro’s buying and merchandising teams. The Senior Product Owner will define tools that help buyers make better range decisions — from recommendation engines to assortment performance dashboards.
Key responsibilities
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Own the product roadmap for assortment optimization tools on Commercial Hub
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Lead discovery with buyers and category managers to define range recommendation and planning features
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Define and prioritize features: range recommendation engine, assortment performance dashboards, stockout/overstock risk identification tools
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Write PRDs, manage backlog, and deliver features in close partnership with tech and data science teams
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Collaborate with the Item Management squad to ensure item data quality supports optimization models
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Track adoption and business outcome KPIs: recommendation adoption rate, range performance vs benchmark
Requirements
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4–7 years of product management experience, with exposure to data-driven or AI/ML products
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Strong ability to work with data science and analytics teams to translate models into usable features
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Experience working with merchandising, buying, or category management stakeholders
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Structured thinking with the ability to prioritize across competing demands
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Fluency in English; Thai is an advantage
Nice to Have
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Experience in retail or wholesale — understanding of category management and assortment planning
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Prior exposure to recommendation systems or demand forecasting
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Familiarity with Commercial Hub or similar internal commercial platforms