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Job description / Role
Victoria''s Secret was started in San Francisco, California, in 1977 by Roy Raymond, who felt embarrassed trying to purchase lingerie for his wife in a department store environment. Four stores opened in quick succession, creating a comfortable environment for men, with wood-paneled walls, Victorian details and helpful sales staff and well displayed product, making it easy for men to browse.
Today, Victoria's Secret is the leading specialist retailer of lingerie and beauty products, dominating the market with modern, fashion-inspired collections, fragrances, cosmetics, celebrated supermodels and world-famous runway shows and creating products on the forefront of fashion and innovation.
The vision of the business is to create a brand with high emotional content that makes woman feel alluring, sophisticated and forever young - It is all about her! Victoria's Secret delivers a best-in-class, captivating branded customer experience that builds loyalty. The History of Victoria's Secret has been one of evolution. From a store that made men comfortable and offered a limited selection of lingerie to a destination place, full of emotional content for people around the world. People no longer come to Victoria's Secret simply for the product - they come for the experience.
As well as its flagship stores which focus on Lingerie, Victoria's Secret also operates Victoria's Secret Beauty & Accessories stores, a unique concept with three elements - Beauty, Accessories & Apparel/Panties, giving customers access to a range of products from the brand including the Middle East's #1 fragrance, Bombshell, VS Fantasies, Beauty Rush and Beauty Rush Lip Gloss. Along with the beauty products, VSBA offers exclusive branded accessories including Cosmetic Cases, Travel Collection, Small Leather Goods and Totes.Manage all aspects of the Supply Chain, implementing systems for effective & accurate forecasting, inventory & replenishment at all levels.
The Role:
Manage supply arrangements, interacting strongly with specific brand support services & local Suppliers. Monitor performance of the Supply Chain, develop budgets, & ensure timely & accurate information flows within & outside the Business.
Responsibilities:
*Support retail supply & store material procurement
*Ensure continuous & transparent feedback to the Business
*Manage stock levels
*Lead on Supply Chain development and new supply initiatives
*Coach, develop & mentor Supply Chain team
Requirements
*6 years in a retail environment, at least 3 years of which should be in a Supply Chain role.
*Managerial / Supervisory experience is 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.