Category Manager - Food Retail Supply Chain - Kuwait
With more than 750 cafes, 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. Changs, Pizza Express and Shake Shack provide everything from quick service and casual up to fine dining. We launched 8 new brands across 2012 and 2013 and have more planned for 2014.
The Role:
Our Food Retail Division requires an experienced Category Manager to manage a range of product sectors across multiple brands. This role would cover sourcing, range and demand planning
As someone who has a passion and strong understanding of 'food', you will have had a solid career in buying, planning or merchandising, ideally within a retail product environment. This role will cover multiple internationally-recognised brands and have high exposure throughout the business function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a unique individual to apply their knowledge into this growing division, with the autonomy to look ahead for future opportunities and openings. You must have strong communication skills, exceptional numerical acumen as well as advanced knowledge of Excel (to pivot table level). A clear capability of integrating into a corporate environment whilst having an awareness of the cultural aspects of the company and the country are essential. M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the worlds most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Changs, The Cheesecake Factory, Victorias Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,600 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshayas stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 40,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |