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Job description / Role
Objectives: As the General Manager you will be responsible for the set up of retail warehouse/ distribution center, retail reverse logistics and direct to consumer fulfillment. Ensuring effective operations of receiving, warehousing and distribution operations through effective supply chain management.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value adding servicing and delivery of retail fashion and sporting goods
- Responsible for the set up of the warehouse layout, rehoming equipment investments ensuring efficient space utilization
- Ensure productivity targets are set and achieved through designing and implementing a clear logistics strategy
- Create Policies and Procedures related to management and operations of the Warehouse
- Ensure compliance to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislations
- Manage stock control and reconciliation with data storage system
- Accountable for reporting including budgets and profit and loss alongside the Finance Team
- Build, develop and nurture effective working networks (internal and external) including suppliers and transportation companies
- Plan work rotations, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
- Working alongside Group Human Resources recruit, select, coach and motivate employees
- Provide analytics and statistical reporting related to the productivity and operations
- Receive and act upon feedback to monitor quality of service delivered to customers
- Responsible for end to end project delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets
- Create supply and demand model initiatives to cater for operations and facilitate business requirements in relation to logistics processes
- Define and agree logistics/warehousing road maps to support current and future requirements of the business to reflect growth plans
- Identify and implement best in class technology and infrastructure suitable to the cope and size of the business along with disciplines that underlie logistics and supply chain operations
- Develop and implement distribution best practises such as system integration and optimisation, inventory control and demand planning
Travel requirements: occasional travel within the Country
Requirements
University Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or relevant field
Nature and length of previous experience: Must possess a minimum of 10 years experience in Retail Logistics
Specialist knowledge:
- Distribution
- In house Logistics
- Procurement
- Supply chain
- Warehousing
Soft Skills and Personality traits:
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Coordination
- Negotiation
- Systems Evaluation
- Leadership
- Business Acumen
- Analytical ability
- Problem solving
Language Fluency: Fluency in English is a must
About the Company
Al Mana is one of the largest and most diversified groups in the region, operating over 55 companies in 8 countries and employing over 3500 personnel. Industries that we operate in include automotive distribution and services, real estate and investments, retail and luxury fashion, F&B, engineering, technology, media and entertainment. The group covers most areas of retail including luxury goods, beauty, fashion, home interiors, watches and jewellery. Operating over 300 outlets, Al Mana represents some of the largest and most successful brands in the world.