ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Retail Operations Manager ME

Summary
Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of
emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe
the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with
modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of
unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition
between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and
strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah
Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by
unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of
Design for womenswear in ‎2000 and was appointed Creative Director in ‎2010. The
luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in ‎1992. Among the greatest
fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.
Job Description
Your Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced Retail Operations professional to join our
ME team based in Dubai. As a key member of the Retail team you will work
together with Retail Managers, Store Managers, local function leads and the
EMEA Retail Operations Manager in order to ensure best in class and consistent
processes and practices are in place to deliver exceptional client experience
and achieve our commercial goals.

How you will contribute:
* Ensure consistency of best-in-class operational practice and policy within region in line with Global and Regional Guidelines
* Provide coaching and training to local teams to support their development and ensure high level of competence in retail operations policies and best practices.
* Resolve day to day operational issues as they arise
* Collaborate with Retail Managers and Store Teams to promote continuous process improvement and spot opportunities for process optimisation across all store operations (front and back of house)
* Collaborate with Merchandising, Sales & Demand Planning, Inventory, Retail teams to secure the smooth running of the supply chain
* In partnership with Inventory Control, assist in the effective management of loss prevention
* Coordinate and maintain adequate levels of Store supplies and packaging
* Champion the roll out of new initiatives across Middle East
* Ensure Health & Safety policies are in place, respecting local legislation and company guidelines, and support to embed sustainable principals in store
* End to End project management of store opening, refurbishments, relocations from a retail operations aspect

Who you are:
* Ideally you have previous experience in a similar role
* Business savvy with ideally good understanding of luxury retail
* Have a cost control mindset and able to understand the financial impact of decisions
* Have lead projects, have strong planning and analytical skills and a keen eye for details
* You are a cross functional team player and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident working in tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities
* Degree level or equivalent qualifications will be considered an asset
Why work with us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a
visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent
development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to
fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and
helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and
fulfilling workplace environment.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in
all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and
sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for
people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it
helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity
Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates,
regardless of their background.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
‎2023-‎08-‎01
Schedule
Full time
Organization
AP Luxury Goods Gulf LLC