Key Responsibilities

• Provide managerial support and direction to the Procurement, Logistics, Inventory, Stores Services and Loss Prevention functions
• Provide operational assistance for new store openings ensuring set opening dates are met and operating standards are maintained
• Achieve financial and operational targets for all aspects of store operations while maintaining a high customer satisfaction level
• Develop, implement and enhance all processes and procedures to continuously improve effectiveness/ efficiency of the department, as well as ensure organization operations are carried out in compliance with regulations and laws governing business operations
• Evaluate overall operations and regularly report to the General Manager
• Recruit, train, motivate and evaluate his/her team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company
• Prepare the department's annual budget based on set instructions and develop the business plan accordingly to support the objectives
• Create, implement and oversee a set of operational metrics measuring the effectiveness of the department across all functions

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA is a plus
• 2 years of experience in a similar field, out of which 3 in a managerial position; experience in retail is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Fluency in English