IFB Purchasing Assistant/Store Keeper – IKEA

Al Futtaim Group

UAE

Ref: HP698-8394

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

IFB Purchasing Assistant/Store Keeper - IKEA Dubai Festival City

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.

IKEA is the world's largest home furnishings store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. At IKEA not only our furniture is down to earth, straightforward and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!

The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing and supplying all national IKEA FOOD products. You will be tasked to organize, prepare and implement the national Food purchase according to the IKEA purchasing processes and specified standards, by optimizing the efficiency in the supply chain.

OPERATIONAL

* Ensure ordering and receiving procedures is done according to the IKEA FOOD requirements.
* Responsible for developing and purchasing food products and ensuring the complete range is in compliance with legislative (list relevant legislations applicable by country) and IKEA FOOD requirements in the areas of Quality and Environment.
* Responsible for the development of a strong and vital national/local range for restaurants, cafés and bistros by guaranteeing an optimal relation between quality and price that is in accordance with the IKEA FOOD strategy, food trends and the profile of our customers
* Ensure that the monthly IFB stock take is implemented according to set guidelines
* Prepares monthly discrepancy report and initiate control measures and follow-up
* Be prepared to work out quick solutions in case of overstock and/or shortage of products.
* Establish and maintain a partnership with suppliers.
* Recognise and build key relationships with matrix partners and ensure an effective and efficient communication flow within your functional area with all relevant stakeholders.
* Process and document supplier's requisitions in the NAVISON system.
* Ensure cleanliness and organization of the IFB supplies and storages
* Ensure day-to-day functions of store keepers are carried out in the department
* Receive important documents, mail and ordered supplies;
* Undertake Senior responsibilities as the IFB operation required
* Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking on a consistent basis.

FINANCIAL

* Coordinate with Cash Office and Finance for invoice payments and follow-up
* Ability to read and analyse KPI's & P&L

Requirements

Job-Specific Skills:
* Multi-tasking skills
* Advanced computer skills,
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Have business overview, analytical skills and tactical thinking

Minimum Experience:
3-4 years of successful Food purchasing experience from food trading, food retailing or hotel and restaurant

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
* High School/Trade School Graduate.

Behavioural Competencies:
* Good leadership by example and showing how we can reach good results with small means.
* Ability to work with diversity between the colleagues.
* A strong knowledge and passion about food.
* Strong drive, a problem solving approach and challenge diverse topics.
* Ability to work in a fast moving environment.
* Interest in life at home and home furnishings.
* Individual Accountability
* Continuous Improvement

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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