PMO Manager – Conglomerate – Jeddah – KSA

Job Specification

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Reporting line: CEO
  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Preferred nationality: Open to all nationalities
  • Experience: 6+ years minimum of Project Management experience, with 3 years management experience

The Company

Our client is a renowned and well established family owned business and one of the largest reputed diversified conglomerates in KSA.  They have been operating for over four decades and is one of the most successful and fastest growing group of companies in the Kingdom.  Their portfolio of companies includes Legal Professional Services Trading, Manufacturing, Communication, Retail Catering, Real Estate and Franchising.  They remain the pioneer in most of the activities it has pursued and maintained its leadership.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a passionate and strategic PMO Manager to drive the project management goals and process workflows at the group.

Key Responsibilities

Data gathering

The PMO Manager is responsible for gathering of relevant project data and has to produce information to be presented for review by the management. Based on updates by project managers related to a single or multiple projects, the PMO Manager will be responsible for tracking the overall status of those projects. He will assist in standardization of the compilation of information and ways of reporting the same to the management.

  • Maintaining an updated status of projects that are underway and those that have requests pending review
  • Implement prioritization and scoring models for better assessment of the requests that should be approved

The PMO Manager will also ensure organization project and program success through providing:

  • Establish, refine, and ensure clarity of our Project Management process throughout the organization
  • Integration of data and information from corporate, strategic projects supporting the balanced scorecard and other external reporting requirements;
  • Identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and monitor budgets.
  • Ongoing management of project prioritization and timeline negotiation­. Track and report on progress plan to executive team, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead the identification and implementation of project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards in order to support all project teams and stakeholders to ensure high probability of successful project delivery.
  • Engage with Top Management and Project Personnel’s to formalize the PMO rollout and roadmap- looking forward the next 12-24 months to ensure plans and resources are in place to execute the organization strategy.
  • Own the maintenance, reporting and visibility of all key PMO Metrics.
  • Provide ongoing Smart sheets support to the organization as the system owner.
  • Conduct regular cross-functional status meetings with all stakeholders and ensure all project participants clearly understand their roles and responsibilities

Requirements

  • 6 + years of PM experience (CPG preferred)
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business related fields
  • 3+ years of leadership responsibility with the ability to develop and communicate the PMO vision and inspire / motivate staff
  • PMO rollout experience preferred
  • PMP Certification a plus

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘PMO Manager’ in the subject line.

 

 




Executive Director – Finance

Job Specification

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Logistics

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Finance
  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Executive Director – Finance
  • Reporting line: CFO
  • Preferred nationality: KSA nationals only
  • Experience: 15 years minimum

Our client is a provider of world-class cargo management & logistics services globally.  They are seeking a senior finance professional to join them as an Executive Director.

Job Purpose

To lead and direct the Finance department to ensure that all business operations are monitored and controlled against budget, and company’s operations and investments are optimally financed, all financial transactions are treated appropriately and accurate financial information is available to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

  • Assist the CFO in the formulation and implementation of the company’s overall finance strategies to enable the achievement of the company’s vision, mission, and business objectives.
  • Develop and direct the implementation of the finance department’s strategy in alignment with the company’s overall strategy in order to achieve the department’s short, medium, and long term objectives while ensuring the effective cascading of the strategy into departmental business plans and ease of horizontal integration with other interfacing division strategies.

Budgets and Financial Plans

  • Consolidate departmental budgets, recommend the finance department’s budget, monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the CEO& CFO is aware of anticipated costs and revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement are capitalized upon.

People Management and Organization Structure

  • Identify and recommend any necessary changes that need to be made to the finance department’s structure due to new/ changing business/ market needs in a manner that ensures that resources are optimally utilized and communication takes place in an efficient manner.
  • To lead, motivate and inspire staff within services for which responsible to ensure the delivery of service.

Budget Planning

  • Review and submit the company’s annual budget for final approval and ensure the continuous follow-up and reporting of its execution.
  • Direct the tracking of financial performance against budget on a periodical basis and provide reports to management and each department head with financial results and variance analysis reports for revenues and costs to ensure critical issues are identified and appropriate recommendations are carried out.
  • Provide advice to the Senior Management concerning the financial implications to business strategies and plans, so that funds are available to support the achievement of strategic objectives and cash flows are optimized.

Financial Management

  • Direct the implementation of treasury management activities in order to ensure effective cash management that meets the needs of the business.
  • Monitor the timely and accurate analysis of costs in order to recommend cost reduction and cost control measures in line with business objectives.
  • Monitor and ensure all internal controls are implemented in order to comply with all company policies, and procedures.
  • Accurate and timely consolidation and production of statutory financial reports, statements and transactions.
  • Ensure sufficient cash available to fund ongoing operations and proper utilization of funds to reduce interest burden.
  • Ensure adequacy of support and assistance provided to internal and external audit teams to facilitate timely completion of the audits.

Financial Accounting

  • Direct the execution of all accounting activities to ensure that all financial transactions are treated in an appropriate manner according to internal and statutory controls and that both management and statutory financial reports and information are made available in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate cost allocation of all transactions / payments to the respective departments, as well as the update and communication of all payments, in order to support the accurate and efficient cost control.
  • Ensure all invoices payables are in compliance with the processes and procedures of the company.
  • Review the contracts and agreements with vendors and third parties so as to protect the interests of the company and ensure that all invoices and payments comply with the relevant terms and conditions.

Change Management and Continuous Improvement

  • Manage change and ensure that the necessary change management action plans are being properly implemented by the subordinates to cater for changing dynamics (whether internal or external) and assist employees in any transformation needed.
  • Lead and direct the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices within the finance department while taking into account international best practice, changes in international standards, and any changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.
  • Review, approve, and direct amendments to the finance department’s functional policies and procedures to ensure consistency of practice and compliance with government/ sector regulations.
  • Demonstrate vision and values in work and practice, motivate and work with all members of the company to create a shared culture and positive climate.

Reports

  • Ensure that all reports of the finance department are prepared timely and accurately and meet the company’s requirements, policies, and standards.
  • Prepare and review certain management reports related to the finance department, and update the CEO on all related activities in order to support the CEO’s decision making process.

Health, Safety & Environment

  • Ensure compliance to all relevant health, safety and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across the finance department in order to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high quality service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related.
  • Certification such as Certified Public Accountant or similar.
  • 15 years experience in the Financial Management field.
  • 10 years experience in management of a finance function in a large organization.

 

 

 

 

 




Director of Marketing – FMCG

Job Specification

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Industry: FMCG

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Marketing
  • Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Director of Marketing
  • Reporting line: CEO
  • Number of direct reports: 5
  • Preferred nationality: KSA nationals only
  • Experience: 8-10 years

Our client is a well established poultry wholesaler based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that offers a wide range of poultry products to a variety of distribution channels.  Through growth, a fantastic opportunity has developed for a Director of Marketing to join their senior management team.  This role would be ideal for candidates with aspirations to move into a more senior managerial role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy, tactics and brand teams. This includes the external strategy and commercial interaction with key customer groups to deliver positive outcomes.
  • Gathering and understanding Consumer and Channel/Customer insights through research. Use data gathered through research/analysis to develop category 4Ps strategy for Customer implementation
  • Analyse business trends and clearly understand competitors’ 4Ps strategy
  • Direct accountability for managing the nominated strategic brand
  • Responsibility for the sales and profitability as well as resource allocation within the division.
  • Accountability for all marketing deliverables, as well as management and development of marketing team members.
  • Contribution towards the delivery of the annual P&L, Contribution and Sales targets
  • Work with cross functional teams to lead the omnichannel and digital vision and strategy for the brand, leveraging innovation to ensure the optimal customer experience
  • Responsible for embedding the implementation of omni-channel marketing tactics into the brand planning process

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following experience/attributes:

  • Significant FMCG exposure with a strong performance track record in building brands in large multinationals or other large local FMCG companies
  • Strong marketing leadership with a successful track record of growing market share as well as preparing for and successfully launching new products and brands
  • Creative marketing capabilities together with rigorous commercial business sense
  • Track record of managing and developing individuals and teams
  • 8-10 years of experience ideally within FMCG

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Marketing Director’ in the subject line.

 

 

 




Unit Head – FX and Rates

Job Specification

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years
  • Industry: Banking
  • Nationalities: Open to all nationalities

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Treasury
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Job Role: Unit Head Trading – FX and Rates
  • Reporting to: Head of Trading

The Company

Our client is a well establish bank that operates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, London and Pakistan.  With over 100 branches globally, they are looking to expand their presence in the UAE by developing their Treasury function within their new office in the DIFC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Annual Budgeted Revenues and Profits
  • Risk-managed Portfolio in line with set parameters
  • Availability of products to enhance market share and revenue
  • Limited risk of financial losses on business decisions and on a/c of penalties for non-compliance
  • Promote banks image among regulators, market, clients and investors
  • Exposures aligned with International Financial Standards
  • Highly effective and motivated Trading team

Key Competencies

  • Proven track record of performance in FX/Interest Rate trading
  • Communicate investment strategy/Ideas to stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated track record of successful investing.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, analytical skills and detail-oriented.
  • Strong organizational and Coaching skills
  • Proficiency in English : Arabic is a plus

Experience & Education

  • Minimum of 10 years experience in options trading are required.
  • Experience in FX/Rates Trading and Fixed income is a plus
  • Relevant work experience at proprietary trading or hedge fund firm is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a managerial role
  • Experience within the GCC Market
  • Degree in Finance, Maths, Economics, or Computer Science preferred

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Unit Head – FX/Interest Rates’ in the subject to discuss

 




Digital Services Manager

Job Specification

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Nationalities: Saudi Nationals Only

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: IT
  • Location: Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Manager – Digital Services

The Company

Our client is a well backed Real Estate development company focussing on both commercial and residential real estate project across KSA.  They are seeking a Digital Services professional to oversee the function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Information Technology Division including designing, implementing, and administering company-wide information technology activities; manage, upgrade, and direct the installation, operation, and maintenance of information technology hardware and software; manage and maintain data and equipment security; administer and provide ongoing technical support and training for company staff.
  • Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for information technology staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
  • Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Division’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
  • Manage and provide the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all information technology systems, including servers, PC’s, operating systems, hardware, software, peripherals and application development, and telecommunication systems.
  • Oversee and facilitate repairs to personal computers and/or network system.
  • Maintain inventory control of all company information technology equipment.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Key Requirements

  • Saudi National
  • Bachelor’s degree with major in computer science, information systems, or related field.
  • 10 – 15+ years of relevant experience including at least 3 years working in KSA in a senior roll
  • Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive information technology program. Advanced principles and practices of computer science and information systems. Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles of complex network systems security measures, tools, policies and practices. Theories, concepts, principles, and practices of new and emerging technologies. Concepts, principles, and practices of information system strategic planning. Operational characteristics of data center, cloud and networking systems.

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Digital Service Manager’ in the subject




Senior Manager – Government Affairs

Job Specification

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Nationalities: Saudi Nationals Only

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Shared Services
  • Location: Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Senior Manager – Government Relations

The Company

Our client is a well backed Real Estate development company focussing on both commercial and residential real estate project across KSA.  They are seeking a government relations professional to oversee the function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the development and implementation of an effective government relations, regulatory, policy and strategy.
  • Work closely with the company Chiefs and other senior business leaders to directly engage government stakeholders and successfully advocate for the companies interests with decision makers.
  • Persistent follow up with government bureaucrats to ensure support from top-level government officials translates into quick favorable action at the Business Level.
  • Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with Ministries, regulators, and other Government and non-government bodies at the Minister, Director General, Advisor, civil servant and enforcement levels.
  • Act as company representative to all government entities dealing with the companies business.
  • Understand the right and proper protocols in communicating, dealing and pursuing all government requirements to support company business needs.

Key Requirements

  • Saudi National
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree is a must
  • 10 – 15+ years of relevant experience including at least 3 years working in KSA in a senior role
  • Well-developed, knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes in KSA and the Levant and a nuanced understanding of the formal and informal influence channels.
  • Comfort with starting from positions of regulatory uncertainty.
  • A diverse range of backgrounds could be the foundation for success in this role including having worked in public policy, the Governments of Saudi Arabia, public affairs or relations, regulated environments, management consulting.
  • Experience in real-estate or master planning would be preferred

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Senior Manager – Government Relations’ in the subject




Trader – Money Markets & Forex

Job Specification

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Minimum 4 years
  • Industry: Banking
  • Nationalities: Open to all nationalities

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Treasury
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Job Role: Trader – Money Markets & Forex
  • Reporting to: Unit Head

The Company

Our client is a well establish bank that operates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, London and Pakistan.  With over 100 branches globally, they are looking to expand their presence in the UAE by developing their Treasury function within their new office in the DIFC.

Key Responsibilities

  • To assist in raising deposits cost effectively and continuously searching cheap funding sources
  • Work on achieving financial budget and targets
  • To assist and ensure liquidity requirements are met at all times and maintain adequate cash flows
  • Assist in execution of foreign exchange transactions both for customer transaction and trading book.
  • Manage daily activities of the unit within established limits / guidelines.
  • Assist in executing agreed upon strategy
  • Ensure the accuracy of trade booking and the accuracy of Market Access Report forecast
  • Ensure that existing product programs are duly approved and prepare product programs for new products
  • To assist/support client coverage unit by quoting FX/interest rates for flow business
  • To assist in risk assessment of products is continuously done.
  • To manage the nostro balances by funding the nostros through money market/FX swap market
  • To book the deals in KONDOR and provide the deal ticket snap shot to B/O via e-mail
  • To ensure that treasury remains with in the market risk limits on daily basis

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Treasury Trader’ in the subject to discuss




Treasury Sales Dealer – Dubai

Job Specification

  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years
  • Industry: Banking
  • Nationalities: Open to all nationalities

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Treasury
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Job Role: Treasury Sales Dealer
  • Reporting to: Head of Treasury Sales

The Company

Our client is a well establish bank that operates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, London and Pakistan.  With over 100 branches globally, they are looking to expand their presence in the UAE by developing their Treasury function within their new office in the DIFC.

Key Competencies

  • Proven track record with a transferrable book of clients
  • Communicate investment strategy/Ideas to clients
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated track record of successful advising/sales
  • Good communication, interpersonal, analytical skills and detail-oriented.
  • Strong organizational and skills
  • Proficiency in English : Arabic is a plus

Job Objectives

  • Increase Sales & Distribution revenues to meet budget targets for the year
  • To work closely with RBG & CBG relationship team to ensure that we increase SOW on the flow side
  • Maintain and enhance the banks image as a professional & reliable bank among regulators, FIs, Customers & HNI
  • Build strategic and reliable business partner relationship with other business lines internally
  • Maintain compliance with both regulatory & bank’s policies requirements
  • To ensure that all MIS are up to date and find gaps by using the data to increase SOW with the customers
  • Identify customers and attractive products opportunities in the best interest of customers
  • Ensure that adherence to all the internal limits for the customer
  • Ensure that all products offered to the customer have been approved by Risk & Compliance and adhere to the guidelines

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Treasury Sales Dealer’ in the subject to discuss




Bakery Manager – FMCG

Job Specification

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Industry: FMCG

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Business Development
  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Bakery Manager
  • Reporting line: GM – Store Operations Manager
  • Direct reports: Bakery Section Staff
  • Preferred nationality: Open to all nationalities with FMCG KSA exposure

Established over half a century ago, our client is are a large conglomerate with long experience in food importing, distribution and manufacturing.  They also own a chain of supermarkets across KSA.

Role Overview

To lead the process of producing high quality baked goods. To bake measured ingredients through mixing, blending or cooking in order to produce bread, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies or other bakery style goods based on a precise knowledge of latest baking techniques and careful control of available resources

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent baked items and customer services in an efficient and professional manner
  • Manage bakery staff (recruitment, training, duty schedule, evaluation & leave plan …etc.)
  • Manage and control stock value and rotation (orders, production plan, control recipes, waste …etc.)
  • Negotiate the commercial aspects with suppliers
  • Conduct competitors’ price survey to enhance the bakery sales performance
  • Analyze the turnover, margin, waste and shrinkage
  • Control the hygiene of the bakery section and ensure ingredients and finished goods meet food safety and quality controls
  • Design, implement and improve a recipe cards for all bakery items and perform quality checks on ingredients and finished products
  • Plan and supervise bakery section production and cleaning activities to highest safety standards
  • Measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes …. etc.
  • Enhance bakery items presentation through decorative & appealing display
  • Greet customers, answer questions, make recommendations, accept orders & payments and provide exceptional customer service
  • Keep records relating to deliveries, inventory and production levels and maintain accurate financial records of bakery sales performance
  • Order and arrange for correct ingredients, supplies and equipment within the set budget
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies and merchandising initiatives for the bakery products to encourage customer purchases
  • Ensure that baking tools and equipment are properly cleaned and functioning
  • Train staff to produce high-quality bakery items while following proper food handling procedures
  • Inspect bakery items to ensure that established standards and aesthetic appeal are met

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Higher Degree with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Associate’s degree in Baking and Pastry Arts is advantageous
  • Proven experience in managing a bakery with a food handler’s license
  • Sound knowledge of different baking techniques
  • Outstanding Problem-Solving Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent Management & Effective Communication Skills
  • Exceptional Customer Service Skills
  • Willing to work flexible shift patterns as required
  • Ability to analyze consumption patterns and customer trends

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Bakery Manager’ in the subject line.




Commercial Manager – FMCG

Job Specification

  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Industry: FMCG

Job Summary

  • Functional Area: Business Development
  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Job Role: Commercial Manager
  • Reporting line: General Manager
  • Direct reports: Category Buyers & Procurement Team
  • Preferred nationality: Open to all nationalities with FMCG KSA exposure

Established over half a century ago, our client is are a large conglomerate with long experience in food importing, distribution and manufacturing.  They also own a chain of supermarkets across KSA.  With a big emphasis on expansion, they are looking for a senior professional to take on the role of Commercial Manager to develop the chains relationships with its suppliers.

Role Overview

To analyze the current buying systems & create the best methods for day to day procurement related operations. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for overseeing our purchasing department, establish buyer goals based on corporate inventory needs and sales projections for the coming year while setting career objectives for each member of the purchasing team. To create, maintain and develop strong and beneficial relationships with the existing, and new, vendor community through BDA & yearly Trading agreements

Key Responsibilities

o Operational & Commercially

  • Propose and deliver improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
  • Collaborate with Finance & Branch Operations departments to develop metrics for gauging inventory level needs and then maintain these levels throughout the year
  • Take the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow moving stock to help offset losses
  • Manage the company’s day to day purchasing activities and ensure that all members of the buying team are meeting their personal performance standards
  • Ensure that all suppliers & vendors have a yearly trading contract in place and that enhanced terms and conditions are secured
  • Fully manage the product range of all stores so as to reflect the respective store customer base and needs
  • React and respond to store operations range & price surveys and renegotiate terms and conditions with respective suppliers where necessary
  • Work with Branch Operations to carry out space to turnover return processes and support in reflecting product group size and space within all stores
  • Ensure an efficient system of Category management occurs across all product groups and categories so as to ensure the chain has the strongest, most attractive and most profitable product ranges across all stores
  • Create and drive into the business a process of range management that covers all aspects of a product portfolio group from the Lowest Price to Premium lines where set product & category margins, rules and disciplines are adhered too
  • Manage all flyer activity and thematic promotions creating an efficient method of product selection, leaflet construction and post activity analysis
  • Ensure that established other income budgets are exceeded, as well as sourcing new opportunities and that suppliers strictly adhere to commercial requirements
  • Create a culture of strong, close & effective communication channels exist between commercial teams & store operation teams
  • Identify new suppliers and product lines so as to continually refresh the “excessiveness” at a store level
  • Manage a program of Planograms and shelf display processes that respect the companies retail disciplines and standards auditing that stores are fully implementing requirements in full.
  • Oversee and manage supplier & vendor performance levels (on time deliveries / PO availability / quality & lead time) and resolve any supplier issues raised
  • Maintain with the IT department, the product hierarchy and item database ensuring all information is correct and updated where required

o Commercial Performance

  • Prepare & participate in the Sales Budgets preparations leading those sections under the Commercial & Procurement team management
  • Maximize Product & Category front line margins in line with established company targets
  • Control costs within the Budgetary guidelines
  • Ensure Optimal stock & space movement both within Stores as well as Central DC locations
  • Identify external and internal Commercial opportunities
  • Review and analyze supplier and vendor results and act accordingly
  • Suggest improvement based on best Commercial and procurement practices
  • Provide Monthly reports and feedbacks where required

o People Management

  • Manage and support in team recruitment plus induction programs with HR
  • Ensure the right staff level and headcount across all categories of products
  • Ensure that all new staff understand their jobs, given their Job descriptions and inducted fully within the company
  • Monitor & appraise the performance of staff in coordination with Line Managers and develop individual career path and increase the level of Saudization
  • Set KPI’s for direct reports and conduct performance appraisals in line with company timeframes

Interested candidates please send your CV and contact details to profiles@darlingtonme.com referencing ‘Commercial Manager’ in the subject line.