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Job description / Role
Project Manager - Logistics - Dubai, UAE
The Corporate Logistics Team plan, move and control the flow of goods from point of origin to point of consumption across all divisions, markets and brands within Alshaya. Working closely with brand teams to ensure appropriate stock and delivery to store, the team manages a range of complex and diverse activities including shipping, freight, warehouse operations, customs clearance (in-bound and out-bound), compliance and project management.
As a Project Manager, you will lead a project team and/or nominated individuals to work closely with Senior Management, Operations Teams, HR, IT, Brands, and Franchise Partners, ensuring that project milestones are delivered on time and within budget. You will deliver an integrated business system solution and implement it in a timely and cost effective manner.
Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Managing logistics and cross-functional projects from concept to completion in accordance with Company Policy and agreed objectives whilst identifying risks, issues and opportunities
* Employing formal project methodology with robust project governance to enable the logistics project team to expand into new markets, improve process and systems, and onboard new brands
* Preparing documentation throughout the full life-cycle of a project that enables effective management of the project, ensuring documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
* Executing project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
* Setting and managing clear expectations
* Resolving conflict in a constructive manner that leads to positive outcome and resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
* Identifying business development and value-add opportunities as they relate to a specific project
* Leading proposal efforts, including completing project scoping
* Facilitating effective meetings to support delivery of project objectives
* Delivering presentations in an engaging, informative, and well-organised manner
* Communicating with clients and stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions whilst supporting long-term business relationships
* Building the knowledge base of each customer's business model, organisation and objectives
* Seeking out opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen stakeholder relationships.
Requirements
* A background within an international shipping, logistics or retail supply chain business (operational experience beneficial but not essential)
* Experience managing projects from inception through to implementation, including the delivery of benefits and post implementation review
* Exposure to business analysis functions such as requirements gathering, process re-engineering and solution definition
* Experience successfully implementing new processes in a controlled environment.
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.