University degree, preferably in Business Administration from well-reputed universities in Lebanon. MBA or master’s degree is a definite plus.
Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in the FMCG sector and Food Retail industry namely Hypermarkets, preferably in Lebanon, with at least 7 years in a leadership role such as Director of Operations or Operations Manager or Area Director overseeing several stores/branches.
Solid experience dealing with other Departments such as Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain and Commercial Departments, interacting with them, resolving problems together, and maintaining a constructive team spirit while protecting the company’s financial interests.
Affinity for and strength in quantitative analysis, data / number crunching...
Courses, Trainings and Seminars about Supermarkets, Food Retailers… are all a plus.
Outstanding communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Fluent in Arabic and English - written and oral.
The Director of Operations will make sure the existing and new stores, be they owned or franchised, are managed at utmost efficiency and optimal capacity, with maximum sales and profitability.
He/She will be handling:
- Operational HR & Training at stores level
- Store Sales Performance Optimization
- In-Store Warehousing
- Store maintenance oversight
Good organizational and leadership abilities; Good communication and people skills; Good negotiation skills; Knowledge of the retail industry’s rules and guidelines; In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, warehouse management, finance, customer service ...)
Interested candidates to email their CVs in Strict Confidentiality to Mrs. Zahr at recruitment@necg.com.lb. For inquiries you can call 01 - 422 691 / 2
Only qualifying candidates will be contacted. The remaining CVs will be kept for other opportunities. Thank you for your understanding.