Head of AI Enablement at iHerb

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

285000.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Enablement, AI Roadmap, Strategy, LLMs, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics, NLP, Recommendation Systems, AI Governance, Adoption Championing, Cross-functional Stakeholder Management, Executive Leadership Influence, KPI Tracking, Risk Identification, Process Automation, Data Privacy

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Summary: AI is becoming foundational to how iHerb operates globally — from personalization and customer experience to supply chain optimization and fulfillment automation. We are creating the Head of AI Enablement to ensure AI becomes a sustained, measurable capability across the enterprise — not isolated pilots or one-off tools, but deeply integrated systems that improve how we serve customers in 180+ countries. This is not a research role. It is a delivery role. Job Summary: Strategy & Vision Define and own iHerb's AI enablement roadmap, aligned with company OKRs and long-term growth strategy. Partner with the CTO and senior leadership to embed AI into iHerb's operating model, from supply chain and logistics to personalization and customer service. Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and vendor partnerships across the organization. Stay ahead of the AI landscape — identifying emerging technologies, risks, and opportunities relevant to global e-commerce and health & wellness. Enablement & Adoption Build and lead an AI Enablement function that equips teams across iHerb to effectively use AI in their daily workflows. Design and roll out AI literacy programs, training curricula, and internal communities of practice for both technical and non-technical staff. Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI, creating standards, best practices, governance frameworks, and playbooks for responsible AI deployment. Champion the adoption of AI tools — including generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation — across Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations. Execution & Delivery Identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases with measurable ROI across business units. Partner with engineering and data science teams to move AI initiatives from proof-of-concept to production at scale. Define and track KPIs to measure AI adoption, productivity gains, and business impact across the organization. Manage a portfolio of AI enablement projects, balancing speed with quality and governance. Governance & Responsible AI Develop and enforce policies around responsible AI use, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and regulatory compliance aligned with GDPR and global standards. Ensure AI systems across iHerb are explainable, auditable, and aligned with iHerb's values. The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: Proven track record of driving AI or digital transformation at scale. Strong understanding of LLMs, generative AI, recommendation systems, NLP, and predictive analytics. Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership. Ability to translate complex AI concepts into clear business impact. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task Equipment Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred Experience Requirements: Generally requires a minimum of 10+ years experience in technology, data, or product leadership roles and 3-5+ years leading AI/ML strategy, deployment, or enterprise enablement initiatives. Education Requirements: Generally requires an MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are: Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions Professional, yet casual work environment Office / Warehouse environment Ability to work extended hours as required #LI-JC1 The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies. For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com. Anticipated Pay Scale: $220,000—$285,000 USD Staffing Agency Submission Notice iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization. About iHerb iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries. Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world. With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team: Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly · Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity iHerb Benefits At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for. iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Responsibilities

This role is focused on delivery, defining and owning the enterprise AI enablement roadmap to ensure AI becomes a sustained, measurable capability integrated across operations like supply chain and customer experience. Key duties include building the AI Enablement function, establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE), championing adoption across business units, and managing governance frameworks for responsible AI deployment.