Category Manager - Food Retail Supply Chain

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3726

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Category Manager - Food Retail Supply Chain - Kuwait

With more than 750 cafes, stores and restaurants the Alshaya Food division offers a range of roles for different hospitality backgrounds. Brands such as The Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks, P.F. Changs, Pizza Express and Shake Shack provide everything from quick service and casual up to fine dining. We launched 8 new brands across 2012 and 2013 and have more planned for 2014.

The Role:
Our Food Retail Division requires an experienced Category Manager to manage a range of product sectors across multiple brands. This role would cover sourcing, range and demand planning

As someone who has a passion and strong understanding of 'food', you will have had a solid career in buying, planning or merchandising, ideally within a retail product environment. This role will cover multiple internationally-recognised brands and have high exposure throughout the business function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a unique individual to apply their knowledge into this growing division, with the autonomy to look ahead for future opportunities and openings.

Requirements

You must have strong communication skills, exceptional numerical acumen as well as advanced knowledge of Excel (to pivot table level). A clear capability of integrating into a corporate environment whilst having an awareness of the cultural aspects of the company and the country are essential.

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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