Area Manager

2 يناير، 2023

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Area Manager

الوصف الوظيفي

Saudi National | Area Manager | Ted Baker | Al Futtaim Retail Fashion | Riyadh, KSA

Overview of the role

To manage, administer, coach, and train all administration work functions and enforce policies and procedures in all Kuwait stores. Ensure a continuous review and update to all policies and procedures whilst ensuring compliance with Group Internal Audit guidelines and minimise business risk. Actively contribute to the day-to-day operation of the stores through sound operational knowledge and understanding. In addition, any new stores or territories that are acquired by Al-Futtaim will be added to the JH responsibility.

What you will do

Administration & Controls

Monitor the administration office activity in all locations and ensure that company policies and standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
Support the store management teams by ensuring there are fully trained and competent users on store operating systems (SAP, ECC.6, Retail Pro) to avoid discrepancies and risk to the business.
Assist the store management and administration teams to ensure all till discrepancies are thoroughly investigated, recorded, analysed and reported to the Process & Compliance Manager for further action in case of any dispute.
Ensure all stock takes and physical inventory counts are carried out as per the defined process and or standard operating procedure and posting of stock count and physical inventory results whilst assisting stores with any investigation. Assist stores with the development and implementation of stock loss action plans in conjunction with the Process & Compliance Manager.
Monitor all locations to ensure efficient archiving practices in line with Group Internal Audit requirements

Policies & Procedures

Develop store procedures in conjunction with the store teams, regional office and Process & Compliance Manager and ensure smooth implementation and compliance checks.
Review and where necessary revise and or amend the standard operating procedures as per business requirement and in line with Group Internal Audit.
Develop procedures for any new territories in line with group and local legislation and ensure that any approved procedures are supported with training for the Administration Assistant and store teams.
Review all internal audit reports when published and support the store manager in compiling recommendations and updates to Group Internal Audit.
Review all store internal audit reports and implement necessary corrective action required.

Business Development

Support the Operations Manager with all new store opening requirements.
Identify all IT requirements for each store as per the agreed plan and arrange for all equipment required for the Administration function.
Support all new joiners to the business with the required training and job support such as Receiving, Invoice Reconciliation, Store Transfers, RGD and RTV Process, Customer Returns, etc to ensure sound operational performance.
Regular training sessions and updates on standard operating procedures and policies to include all new employees.

Procurement & Facilities Management

Continuous review of local consumables to ensure stores are in line with budget parameters at all times.
Support the store teams by ensuring all Health, Safety and Security standards are being achieved in order to minimise risk to the business, employees and customers.
Support the business with all ARIBA purchasing requirements in order to streamline communication and drive cost savings.

المهارات

Required Skills to be successful

Strategic planning and analytical skills. Influencing and negotiating skills.
An effective manager and motivator of people

What equips you for the role

Degree would be advantageous. Knowledge of SAP is essential.
5-8 years of relevant experience in Retail fashion Industry in GCC (Store based experience)