Senior Analyst - Logistics - Kuwait

Job no: MRF12373
Location: Kuwait
Kuwait Head Office
Logistics
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.
The Role:
As a Senior Analyst for Logistics, you will monitor ongoing performance and
business profitability against plan to enable and give direction for
corrective action, as well as to optimize ongoing business performance.
You will monitor ongoing performance and business profitability against plan
to enable/give direction to corrective action/optimize ongoing business
performance.
You will advise and assist with the planning, budgeting, forecasting,
analysis, modelling and reporting of the Regional Logistics Network and assist
in the development of the ‎3-year strategic Network Plan.
Main responsibilities will include:
* Modelling and providing previous and current information to support operational logistics analysis, as well as the delivery of logistics projects such as process mapping of operational processes and supply chain flows, understanding the operating Alshaya systems and WMS, research into logistics best practice and new innovations, and the creation of new SOPs (when required).
* Managing operational logistics project work to deliver small projects with supervision utilizing project methodology, templates, documents, and reporting structures.
* Reviewing and analyzing respective data collected from various sources to support understanding and decision-making within operations, illustrating results and trends of interpreted data, actively challenging data (when required), and making conclusions for recommendations.
* Sourcing and Modelling previous, current, and forecasted operational performance information to assist and enable Operations and Logistics support function management to review performance, as well as to build business plans that optimize trading patterns.
* Independently and objectively reviewing plans for business sense (operational continuity, consistency and realism) and providing guidance and direction throughout the approval cycle.
* Collaborating with the Regional Logistics Director to review targets against actual operational performance every period, enabling the business to act quickly and appropriately to recognize, develop, and share best practice.
Qualifications and Requirements:
You will have:
* Graduate level education, preferably in Logistics or a related discipline.
* A minimum of ‎3 years as a high-performing analyst with experience managing, manipulating, and interpreting data in Microsoft Access and Excel.
* Previous logistics and supply chain experience.
* Working knowledge of logistics operations.
* The ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
* Mastery of PowerPoint and Word report formatting.

About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in ‎1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world 's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: ‎12 Jul ‎2023 Arab Standard Time
Application close: ‎11 Aug ‎2023 Arab Standard Time