Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Healthy U was therefore created and has grown from a desire to raise awareness about living a healthier life to becoming the number one health food and supplement provider in Kenya that sets the latest health trends. Now, with over 30 stores in both Kenya and Uganda, we constantly strive to uphold our promise of providing the best products and services for �...

Responsibilities or duties

The Head of AI will lead Healthy U’s AI transformation agenda by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and embedding AI capabilities across:

Retail Operations

Warehousing & Distribution Centres

HORECA

Wholesale Operations

Supply Chain & Logistics

All Business Enablement Functions including HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Legal, Administration, Commercial,

Marketing, Customer Experience, and other support functions.

The role requires a leader who can bridge business strategy, operations, technology, and innovation to create measurable

value across the organization.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Master’s Degree in AI, Analytics, Technology, or Business Administration will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in AI, analytics, automation, digital transformation, or technology leadership roles.

Proven experience implementing AI and automation solutions within retail, FMCG, logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or enterprise environments.

Strong understanding of business operations and Business Enablement Functions.

Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders to implement transformation initiatives.

Experience leading cross-functional and enterprise-wide projects.

• Lead Healthy U’s AI transformation agenda by identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and embedding AI capabilities across Retail Operations, Warehousing & Distribution Centres, HORECA, Wholesale Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, and All Business Enablement Functions including HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Legal, Administration, Commercial, Marketing, Customer Experience, and other support functions.
• Bridge business strategy, operations, technology, and innovation to create measurable value across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to implement transformation initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional and enterprise-wide projects.

• AI
• Analytics
• Automation
• Digital Transformation
• Technology Leadership
• Business Operations understanding
• Business Enablement Functions understanding
• Partnership with business leaders
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Enterprise-wide project leadership

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in AI, Analytics, Technology, or Business Administration (added advantage).