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CP Axtra

Wholesale and retail distributor with omnichannel

Senior Data Scientist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Bangkok, Thailand
Hybrid
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied AI.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience with big data processing and cloud platforms such as PySpark and Azure Databricks.
  • Strong understanding of statistics, forecasting, experimentation, and model evaluation.
  • Experience with MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring processes.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to business stakeholders.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML and automation solutions.
  • Build scalable data pipelines, feature engineering workflows, and predictive models.
  • Apply machine learning, statistical analysis, forecasting, and experimentation techniques to solve business problems.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate business needs into AI/ML solutions.
  • Implement and support MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Develop GenAI/LLM-based applications and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery.
  • Mentor junior data scientists through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.
  • Ensure proper documentation, maintainability, and scalability of AI solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, or digital business environments.
  • Familiarity with Azure ML, MLflow, Airflow, Docker, or Kubernetes.
  • Experience with GenAI, LLM applications, prompt engineering, or RAG pipelines.
  • Understanding of data governance and PDPA considerations.
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior team members.
  • Certifications in AI, Cloud, or Data Science are a plus.

About the company

CP Axtra Public Company Limited runs wholesale and retail business in Thailand and Asia, with Makro as its B2B wholesale arm and Lotus’s as its B2C hypermarkets and supermarkets, plus mall space leasing. It sells food, fresh produce, dry goods, and non-food items through its store network and online channels, supported by an omnichannel platform and private-label options. The company differentiates itself by combining a large wholesale ecosystem with a broad consumer retail footprint and a digital RetailTech stack that links stores, online services, and data-driven supply chain improvements, including partnerships with Cainiao and Microsoft. Its goal is to become a leading RetailTech player in Asia by expanding its omnichannel reach, optimizing supply chains, and growing its networks of stores, online services, and mall spaces.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bangkok, Thailand

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • 1Q2026 revenue hit 136.05 billion baht, with net profit 2.793 billion baht.
  • H1 2026 revenue reached 268.334 billion baht, while mall occupancy rose 4%.
  • Management plans 110 new Southeast Asia stores, expanding Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

What critics are saying

  • Q4 2026 Food Purveyor closing depends on Malaysian approvals and integration execution.
  • 2025 profit fell from weaker non-food sales and an IT system incident.
  • CP Axtra's premium Malaysia push faces entrenched Village Grocer rivals and share loss.

What makes CP Axtra unique

  • Makro and Lotus's combine Thailand wholesale scale with consumer grocery reach across channels.
  • The 4 March 2026 Food Purveyor deal adds premium Malaysia locations Lotus's lacks.
  • Q1 2026 online sales surged 27.6%, proving omnichannel execution beyond store traffic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

Performance Bonus

Company News

The Edge Media Group
Mar 4th, 2026
Thailand’s CP Axtra to buy The Food Purveyor for RM1.7 bil

Thailand’s CP Axtra Public Company Ltd is acquiring The Food Purveyor, which runs Village Grocer and Ben's Independent Grocer, for RM1.7 billion from private equity firm Navis Capital.