Yang Chen
About Yang Chen
Yang Chen is a Data Scientist of Retail Science at 宝洁, with extensive experience in various analytical and managerial roles within the company.
Current Role at 宝洁
Yang Chen currently holds the position of Data Scientist of Retail Science at 宝洁, based in 广州. Since 2017, Yang Chen has been leading algorithm-based store execution planning to optimize in-store investment ROI. His role involves spearheading initiatives to provide insights for assortment, price, and promotion, contributing significantly to category growth within the retail sector.
Previous Experience at 宝洁
Before his current role, Yang Chen served in various analytical and managerial positions at 宝洁. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as an eCom Channel Business Analyst. Prior to that, he was the IT Project Manager for PG manufacturing and supply chain from 2014 to 2015 in 广州. He also has experience as a Distributor Channel Analyst from 2012 to 2013, Retail Channel Business Analyst from 2009 to 2012, and Business Analyst for China South Top retailer from 2007 to 2009. His extensive experience within the company underscores his expertise in retail science and business analytics.
Education Background
Yang Chen graduated from 河海大学, where he studied 电子信息工程 and earned his 学士 degree. He attended the university from 1998 to 2002. His academic background in electronic information engineering has provided a strong foundation for his career in data science and analytics.
Initiatives and Programs
In his current role at 宝洁, Yang Chen heads a top retailer category captaincy program. This program is designed to provide actionable insights for assortment, pricing, and promotion strategies. These insights are instrumental in driving category growth, aligning with the company's goal to enhance retail performance through data-driven decision-making.