Business Analyst

Michaels Asia; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

MPF contribution

Medical insurance coverage

Job summary

Michaels Asia in Hong Kong seeks a data automation specialist to support Business Solutions Manager by analyzing operational data, workflows and processes, and developing automation solutions to boost performance and efficiency.

You will collaborate with sourcing, product integrity, and global teams to implement AI-driven improvements, maintain ETL pipelines, and provide UAT support and stakeholder updates. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, SCM or related discipline.
• Familiar with Generative AI and automation tools.
• Proficient in Power BI, Python, VB, SQL and MS Excel.
• At least 2 years’ experience in sourcing, supply chain, logistics or freight analysis.
• Hands-on Azure experience: cloud setup, deployment, workflow design.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Data Lake Gen2.
• Knowledge of data modeling, Spark, RESTful APIs, ETL/ELT and streaming pipelines.
• Experience handling big data.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous, self-motivated, adaptable.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sourcing and Product Integrity to understand needs and devise automation solutions aligning with goals.
• Collaborate with teams in HK, Ningbo and US to improve apps, automate workflows, and boost efficiency.
• Identify and evaluate AI/digital automation opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborate with project teams and partners to ensure seamless solution implementation.
• Maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for third-party systems.
• Support process owners in UAT and demonstrate successful adoption of new processes.
• Validate data workflows and integrations through testing to meet business/technical requirements.
• Prepare and communicate project updates via Power BI and WIP reports.
• Track performance of automated processes for ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
• Work with Business Solutions Manager to guide and support stakeholders.

Skills

AI technologies familiarity

Data scripting

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English and Mandarin

Work under pressure

Travel readiness

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Python

VB

SQL

MS Excel

Microsoft Azure

Azure Data Factory

Data Lake Storage Gen2

Apache Spark

RESTful API

ETL/ELT

Streaming data pipelines

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting Business Solutions Manager to analyze operational data, workflows and processes, identify opportunities and generate solutions for business performance improvement. He/ She is also required to enhance operational excellence and streamline business processes that can help the Company become more efficient and effective.

Job Duties

• Work closely with Sourcing and Product Integrity teams to understand business needs and devise process and data automation solutions that align with business goals
• Collaborate with business teams in Hong Kong, Ningbo and US to improve applications, automate workflows, and enhance operational efficiency
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage automation, AI and digital solutions to improve business performance
• Collaborate with project teams, platform owners, and external partners to ensure the solution is implemented and adopted seamlessly
• Maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for third-party systems
• Support the process owners in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and demonstrate the successful adoption of new processes
• Validate data workflows and integration points through rigorous testing to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements
• Prepare and communicate project updates to stakeholders through Power BI and WIP reports
• Track and monitor the performance of automated processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness, reliability and compliance
• Work with the Business Solutions Manager to provide guidance and support to the stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree holder in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
• Familiar with AI technologies, including Generative AI, automation tools, AI agents or retrieval-based solutions
• Knowledge in data scripting and visualization, including PowerBI, Python, VB, SQL and MS Excel
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing, supply chain, logistics or freight forwarding analysis
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly in cloud environment setup, application deployment and workflow design
• Experience in integrating Azure Data Factory and Data Lake Storage Gen2 for seamless data flows
• Experience in Data modelling, Apache Spark, RESTful API, ETL/ELT processes and Streaming data pipelines
• Experience in handling big data
• Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to simplify complexity and develop actionable insights
• Resourceful, autonomous, and self-motivated
• Adaptable to changing circumstances and requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Occasional travel is required; Up to 10% travel

We offer competitive pay package, attractive fringe benefits including employer voluntary contribution on MPF scheme, Medical Insurance such as out-patient, hospitalization and dental coverage for employee, spouse and dependents and hybrid working arrangement.

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