Supply Chain & Planning Manager - Food Retail

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-3952

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Supply Chain & Planning Manager - Food Retail - Kuwait

With more than 750 cafés, 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. Chang's, Pizza Express and Shake Shack provide everything from quick service and casual up to fine dining. We launched many new brands in recent years and have exciting plans for 2015.

This role manages all aspects of the supply chain, maintaining systems for effective and accurate distribution, product compliance, forecasting, inventory and replenishment at all levels. You will monitor performance of the supply chain, develop budgets and ensure a timely and accurate information flow both inside and outside of the business.

Responsibilities include:
* Managing the stock and planning management systems
* Ensuring continuous and transparent feedback to the business
* Managing stock levels and inbound distribution
* Leading on supply chain development and new supply initiatives
* Coaching, developing and mentoring the supply chain team.

Requirements

* At least 10 years' supply chain management experience
* Multi-brand, multi-market, multi-channel management experience
* High SKU count performance management experience
* An advanced understanding of master data management and category planning methods
* A good understanding of food quality assurance and food distribution
* An outstanding track record of service standards.

Experience with Asian, American, European and MENA supply chains would also be desirable.

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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