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DFI Retail Group

Asian retailer operating extensive multi-market stores

Technology Service Senior Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Hong Kong
In Person
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Information Technology or a related discipline is required.
  • At least five years of relevant retail IT support or service management experience, with hands-on knowledge in enterprise support environments.
  • Solid understanding of change management, incident management, and vendor management.
  • Experience in IT support, system administration, networking, and end-user support operations.
  • Strong spoken and written command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
  • Experience communicating effectively with C-level executives and conveying technical information clearly and professionally.
  • Ability to assist non-technical users patiently and approachably.
  • A detail-oriented and proactive approach.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt and work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and resolve IT incidents, problems, and service requests in a timely and effective manner, minimizing business disruption and adhering to service standards.
  • Partner with business and technology teams to identify and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency, system reliability, security, and user experience.
  • Monitor IT service performance against service-level agreements and key performance indicators, provide regular reporting, and drive continuous service improvements to optimize system stability and user satisfaction.
  • Communicate proactively with stakeholders, including senior management, throughout incident lifecycles, providing transparent updates on status, impact, and resolution.
  • Manage relationships with vendors and internal teams, participate in request-for-proposal processes, contract negotiation, service-level agreement governance, and third-party service issue resolution.
  • Regularly update and upgrade point-of-sale systems and personal-computer images and standard operating procedures; verify vendor settings during install, move, add, and change jobs or hard-drive replacements.
  • Lead testing and quality assurance of new equipment and system implementations, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and operational standards before rollout, with appropriate validation and defect management.
  • Oversee service-related IT projects and operations, including IT procurement, asset lifecycle management, budgeting, and vendor coordination, to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Provide monitoring and operational support for enterprise systems, including post-maintenance or post-patching validation checks to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Respond to user ad hoc requests, including system configuration updates, data maintenance, and operational support activities.

About the company

DFI Retail Group is a large Asian retailer operating about 7,580 outlets across 12 markets, with a portfolio across health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings and restaurants. It runs extensive store networks and efficient supply chains to deliver everyday consumer goods and services to customers. Its products are sold through its own stores and associated brands, supported by a wide logistics network to ensure availability and value. The group stands out from competitors through its size and scale in Asia, a diversified brand portfolio, a strong parent backing as part of the Jardine Matheson Group, and a strategic focus on providing quality, value and service across multiple everyday categories. Its goal is to Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments, aiming to meet daily consumer needs while emphasizing sustainable practices and long-term customer value.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hong Kong

Founded

1886

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What believers are saying

  • First-half 2026 profit jumped 44% to US$117 million; guidance rose on 29 July 2026.
  • Digital turned profitable in H1 2026, with eCommerce and media driving 35% growth.
  • GNC begins Singapore rollout in Q4 2026, opening Guardian and standalone store revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Mannings exited mainland China by 15 January 2026, shrinking DFI’s health-beauty footprint.
  • Singapore’s GNC expansion depends on landlord consents after the May 2026 Court ruling.
  • Retail execution now hinges on Scott Price and Kshitij Mulay after repeated leadership turnover.

What makes DFI Retail Group unique

  • DFI spans 7,659 outlets across 12 Asian markets as of 30 June 2026.
  • yuu powers loyalty, retail media, analytics, and eCommerce across DFI’s omni-platform.
  • Guardian-GNC partnership deepens wellness distribution in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Company News

Associated Press
Sep 1st, 2026
DFI Retail Group appoints Kshitij Mulay as group chief digital & yuu rewards officer

DFI Retail Group has appointed Kshitij Mulay as Group Chief Digital & yuu Rewards Officer, effective 17 September 2026. He succeeds Wee Lee Loh, who is returning to Singapore after three years with the company. Mulay joins from Sephora Asia, where he served as Chief Information Officer. He brings over 25 years of international experience in digital, technology and business transformation across consumer and retail organisations, including Sephora and Procter & Gamble. Based in Hong Kong, Mulay will report to Group Chief Executive Scott Price and oversee DFI's Digital, yuu, Retail Analytics and Retail Media portfolios. He will work with Loh during a transition period to ensure continuity. DFI Retail Group operates 7,659 outlets across 12 Asian markets as of 30 June 2026.

PR Newswire
Aug 14th, 2026
GNC and DFI Retail Group partner to expand science-backed health solutions in Singapore

GNC and DFI Retail Group have expanded their strategic partnership to strengthen GNC's presence in Singapore. DFI will serve as GNC's exclusive wholesaler, distributor and franchisee in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, building on their two-decade collaboration in Hong Kong. The partnership will re-establish GNC's standalone store presence in Singapore whilst introducing the brand to DFI's Guardian Singapore stores. This follows a May 2026 Singapore Court of Appeal ruling that upheld GNC's rights to assume former store leases. Beginning in Q4 2026, GNC's science-backed wellness products, including vitamins, minerals and sports nutrition, will be available through Guardian stores and GNC's standalone locations. Singapore's dietary supplement market is projected to grow at 9.5% annually from 2025 to 2030, driven by the country's health-conscious and aging population.

Associated Press
Jun 9th, 2026
Number 8 Bio wins DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge with feed additive cutting cattle methane

DFI Retail Group and The Mills Fabrica have named Australia-based Number 8 Bio as the winner of the DFI Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2026. The company's BetterFeed™, a feed additive that reduces enteric methane from grazing cattle and sheep whilst improving productivity, will be piloted across DFI's regional beef and dairy supply chains. The competition attracted over 40 global submissions from five continents. Number 8 Bio receives a HK$120,000 grant and partnership opportunities with DFI, including pilots with Mengniu Dairy and Charoen Pokphand Foods. Launched in December 2025, the challenge sought solutions to decarbonise beef and dairy supply chains across Asia. Five finalists presented technologies ranging from seaweed-based supplements to AI-enabled monitoring systems at the final pitching event held on 5 June, World Environment Day.

Retail Asia
May 4th, 2023
DFI Retail names new Group chief executive | Retail Asia

DFI Retail Group announced the appointment of Scott Price as Group chief executive to replace Ian McLeod starting on 1 August 2023.

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE
Feb 15th, 2023
DFI Retail Group nabs HK Express' Sally Mok as | Marketing-Interactive

DFI Retail Group has appointed Sally Mok (pictured) as vice president of customer experience for rewards loyalty and eCommerce platform yuu.