Operations Head

Job Description : Position: Head of Operation (Open Expats) Location: Ibadan Reporting to: Managing Director leading FMCG retail company is looking to engage an experienced Professional to head the operation of the company. Responsibilities: § Design policies that align with the overall Organisation strategy and ensure standard implementation processes § Manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders § Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of all stores to ensure smooth progress. § Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to the Organisation objectives and apply improvements § Forecast sales figures and inventory requirements for each location § Carry out periodic inventory analysis for each store to determine the optimal stock levels. § Ensure that all stores have the right ambience and aesthetics for clients and shoppers § Train store managers on how to optimize space for special events, such as in-store discount sales, § Oversee expenses and budgeting to help the Organisation optimize costs and benefits § Regularly review store sales, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory loss to determine that each store is meeting set goals § Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability § Ensure that all stores are well coordinated and productive by managing all procedures and coaching the people Requirements: § Bachelor’s degree in any business management related field required. § An MBA would be an added advantage § 15 years’ experience with minimum of 7 years in a managerial position. § Experience in sales, marketing or operations in either Retail or FMCG, will be an added advantage. § Experience negotiating and forming strategic partnerships; vendor relationships and regulatory bodies preferred. § Proven people management skills particularly with team building and transformational leadership § Excellent organizational and leadership abilities § Outstanding communication and people skills § Ability to operate quickly and decisively in a fast-paced, demanding launch environment § High degree of independence and exceptional work ethic § Professional and tactful interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities § Strong leadership and managerial and influence skills. § In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service)

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