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finance business partner

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>176002</p>
<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Overview of the Role</b><br>
As a Finance Business Partner for FAMCO KSA, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, governance, and commercial decision-making across the business. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, you will support strategic initiatives, ensure robust financial controls, and contribute to sustainable growth within Al-Futtaim Automotive.</p><div><br>
<b>
What You Will Do</b><br>
<ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely month-end close in line with Group accounting policies and IFRS requirements</li><li>Partner with business leaders through monthly performance reviews, providing insights and recommending improvement initiatives</li><li>Support commercial decision-making through financial analysis, pricing support, and tender evaluations</li><li>Review and support contracts for large B2B customers, including pricing, LCs, SBLCs, and bank guarantees</li><li>Drive cost optimization initiatives and working capital improvements</li><li>Ensure compliance with VAT, statutory requirements, internal controls, and Group financial processes</li><li>Liaise with Group functions including Legal, HR, EIT, Admin, and other Al-Futtaim entities</li><li>Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and petty cash activities</li><li>Manage SAP-related finance process changes to ensure compliance and efficiency</li><li>Lead, supervise, and develop a team of branch accountants, ensuring KPIs, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul></div><div><br>
<b>
Required Skills to Be Successful</b><br>
<ul><li>A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (professional qualification is an advantage)</li><li>Experience in a business partnering role within a complex, multi-entity environment</li><li>Solid understanding of IFRS, VAT, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Experience in contract review, pricing, and tender support</li></ul></div><p><br>
<b>
About the Team</b><br>
You will be part of a high-performing finance team within Al-Futtaim Automotive, supporting FAMCO KSA and FAMCO Bahrain. The team works closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the business.</p><div><br>
<b>
What Equips You for the Role</b><br>
<ul><li>Strong leadership presence with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic thinking</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and add value</li><li>Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in financial reporting, controlling, and compliance</li><li>Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and influence commercial decisions</li><li>Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>SAP experience and a process-improvement mindset</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
About Al-Futtaim Automotive</b><br>
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, <b>Al-Futtaim Automotive</b> is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.<br>
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.<br>
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.<br>
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial &amp; construction equipment.<br>
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. <b>This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.</b></p></div><p></p>

Finance Business Partner

Hilton

<div><p>Accounts Supervisor</p><p>
The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead to retain and train best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the hotel / hotels to maximize profit and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.<br>
<br>
<b>What will I be doing?</b></p><p>
The Accounts Supervisor is responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel&rsquo;s Accounts Payable / PTP (Procure to Pay) department in charge of Accounts in all activities related to timely and accurate payments, maintenance and control of the hotel&rsquo;s accounts payable and related accounts. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:</p><ul><li>
Assists in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Finance Department.</li><li>
Ensure a smooth operation of Accounts Payable / OTP in full compliance with policies, regulatory and contractual framework.</li><li>
Business partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Human Resources, Supply Management, Commercial and Operations.</li><li>
Support the Finance Lead to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development and training programs.</li></ul><p><b>
What are we looking for?</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills</li>
<li>Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities</li>
<li>Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data / information efficiently and accurately</li>
<li>Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after employee begins work</li>
</ul><p>Additional Preferences:</p>
<ul><li>University degree in Accounting or Finance</li>
<li>Knowledge of Tower operations to include all aspects</li>
</ul><p><b>What will it be like to work for Hilton?</b></p>
<p>Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</p></div>

Accounts Supervisor

Kerry

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>About Kerry</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
About the role</b></div>
</div><div><div>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>As a Junior Plant Accountant, you will support the Plant Controller through accurate and timely manufacturing financial reporting, including monthly performance, cost, KPI, inventory, and labour analyses. It manages inventory controls, stock counts, SAP variance analysis, and fixed asset processes while maintaining strong P2P oversight and compliance with Kerry policies. The role partners closely with Supply Chain and GBS on material costs, product/process costing, and Material Ledger closure. It requires solid analytical skills, SAP/Excel proficiency, and experience in manufacturing or plant finance, supported by a degree in Accounting or Finance.</div><br>
</div>
</div></div><ul><li><b>Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia</b></li>
<li><b>Reporting to: Plant Controller</b></li>
</ul>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Key responsibilities</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Provide support and assistance to the Plant Controller and Operations team while meeting reporting requirements within deadlines. This includes management reports like Manufacturing Plant commentary on financial performance, monthly financial reporting against budget, targets and prior years consisting of Management Cost Reports, Manufacturing KPI Reporting, month end closing, Inventory Reporting, Labor Cost and Headcount reporting</li>
<li>Provide analysis and insights on Inventory and manage write-offs process in line with KCSA.</li>
<li>Active participation in physical Inventory count at Plant &amp; external warehouses. Support in variance reconciliation by analyzing material movements in SAP and route cause analysis for the variance and work towards fixing the variance in future</li>
<li>Fixed Asset tagging upon capitalization and execution of annual fixed asset count and involve in fixed assets disposal</li>
<li>Provide periodic report and set up control mechanism for P2P such as open purchase orders review, follow up with team for actions</li>
<li>Ensure connectivity and timelines with GBS to ensure Material Ledger is closed in accordance with regional timelines and is accurate and complete.</li>
<li>Partnering with Supply Chain to review material costs on weekly basis to ensure accurate cost components</li>
<li>Product/Process costing &ndash; ensuring that yields, labor and direct overhead standards reflect the true cost of manufacture. Working with cross functional teams to resolve any differences.</li>
<li>Carry out the Financial Accounting responsibilities as outlined in relevant Kerry Group Policies &amp; Procedures and associated procedures and work instructions to provide financial information and advice.</li>
<li>Effective liaison with operational personnel to ensure compliance with policies to ensure/improve compliance with Kerry Policies</li>
<li>Ensure the timely and efficient completion of all routine Operations Finance activities, and compliance to relevant Kerry Group Policies and Procedures and Kerry Jeddah Quality Policies and associated procedures and work instructions.</li>
<li>Ensure financial activities comply with relevant legislative, professional, and ethical requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure that Accounting Systems and procedures are established and maintained in accordance with Kerry Policies.</li>
<li>Ad hoc analysis and reporting as required.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Qualifications and skills</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum 3-5 years of related and progressive sets of functional experiences in plant.</li>
<li>Degree in Finance &amp; Accounting, Business or numerical discipline with relevant Accountancy body qualification preferred.</li>
<li>Knowledge on executing day to day activities in SAP is must.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial managers.</li>
<li>Knowledge of inventory management and controlling.</li>
<li>Well-developed collaborative &amp; interpersonal skills to be able to establish trust and credibility.</li>
<li>Highly computer literate, with strong emphasis on analytical skills. Candidates should be capable of analyzing and reporting on large volumes of data in a user-friendly manner.</li>
<li>Strong IT skills essential. Familiarity with advanced MS Excel &amp; Power point functionality</li>
<li>Strong team player with a clear focus on stakeholder engagement and solution delivery.</li>
<li>Strong communicator, comfortable interacting with confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>Takes personal accountability and ownership of actions to completion while acting autonomously.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Junior Plant Accountant

Red Sea Gateway Terminal

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 <p>
  <strong>
   Purpose of the Job:
  </strong>
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 <p>
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  The role leads Local and Overseas procurement teams to secure quality materials, spare parts, and CAPEX at competitive cost while ensuring compliant processes and managing key operational tasks, including CAPEX disposal and required diesel, Coast Guard, and Mawani permits.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Accountabilities &amp; Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead, mentor, and manage Local &amp; Overseas buyer teams for two business lines (Container + General Cargo).
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee sourcing, negotiation, vendor management, and contract execution for materials, spare parts, and CAPEX.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, compliance standards, and arm&rsquo;s-length principles.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive the adoption and continuous improvement of Local &amp; Overseas procurement processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the structured use of Purchase Orders to streamline payment cycles and reduce processing delays.
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner closely with Accounts Payable to optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and maintain reporting channels and dashboards to monitor KPIs, cycle times, and process performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build strong internal customer relationships; ensure timely and high‑quality service delivery to operations, technical, and finance teams.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain close collaboration with Stores to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure vendor compliance with RSGT safety, quality, delivery, and procedural requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor supplier performance and address any non‑conformance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee
   <strong>
    diesel permit issuance
   </strong>
   processes and ensure timely renewal and compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain working knowledge and execution capability for
   <strong>
    Coast Guard
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    Mawani
   </strong>
   ‑related permit requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure all permits are issued, renewed, and audited in compliance with relevant authorities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead and supervise the
   <strong>
    scrap and obsolete CAPEX disposal process
   </strong>
   , ensuring transparency, compliance, and value recovery.
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in supplier selection for waste management and scrapping services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure procurement files are properly documented, organized, and compliant with set filing standards.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Skills:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The role requires strong leadership and team‑management capabilities, combined with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build and sustain effective supplier relationships. It demands advanced knowledge of P2P processes and ERP procurement modules, supported by an analytical mindset capable of developing reports, dashboards, and KPIs. A high level of integrity, sound judgment, and strong compliance orientation are essential, along with clear and effective communication skills that enable collaboration across diverse cross‑functional stakeholders.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Required Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  Minimum
  <strong>
   10&ndash;12 years
  </strong>
  of procurement experience, including
  <strong>
   at least 5 years in a leadership role
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Education Requirements:
  </strong>
 </p>
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  Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred). Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM).
 </p>
</div>


Procurement Operations Senior Manager

AECOM

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><b><br>
Work with Us. Change the World.</b></p><p>
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world&rsquo;s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><p>
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><p>
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
We are seeking an exceptionally experienced and strategic Senior Manager - Risk to join our organisation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will provide visionary leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management strategies across the entire organisation. You will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate organisational risks whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Your extensive expertise will drive the evolution of our risk culture and position risk management as a strategic enabler of business success.</p><ul><li>
Establish and evolve enterprise risk management frameworks and policies that align with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging best practices</li><li>
Conduct strategic risk assessments across all business units to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks to organisational operations and long-term strategic goals</li><li>
Design and execute sophisticated risk mitigation strategies and action plans, ensuring timely implementation, effectiveness, and continuous improvement</li><li>
Oversee the evaluation and testing of internal controls to ensure they adequately address identified risks and evolve with the changing risk landscape</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive risk reports, executive summaries, and strategic dashboards for senior management and the Board, presenting findings and recommendations with clarity, insight, and actionable recommendations</li><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop the risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous learning throughout the organisation</li><li>
Monitor regulatory changes and evolving risk landscapes proactively, ensuring the organisation remains compliant with Saudi Arabian and international standards whilst anticipating future regulatory developments</li><li>
Collaborate strategically with stakeholders across finance, operations, compliance, and audit functions to embed risk management into core business processes and decision-making frameworks</li><li>
Establish and refine key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics to track risk exposure, management effectiveness, and organisational resilience</li><li>
Design and deliver comprehensive training and awareness programmes to enhance organisational understanding of risk management principles, responsibilities, and the organisation's risk appetite</li><li>
Review and approve risk-related documentation, ensuring consistency with established frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and strategic objectives</li><li>
Provide strategic advisory support to the Board and executive leadership on emerging risks, risk appetite, and risk-based strategic decisions</li></ul><br>
<b>
Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in risk management, with at least 7 years in senior management or executive leadership capacity</li><li>
Extensive expertise in enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across multiple business cycles</li><li>
Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, particularly within the Saudi Arabian and GCC regulatory environment, with demonstrated track record of successful regulatory navigation</li><li>
Advanced proficiency in risk assessment techniques, financial risk analysis, operational risk evaluation, and emerging risk identification</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency with data analysis tools, advanced Excel modeling, business intelligence platforms, and enterprise risk management software systems</li><li>
Proven ability to design, develop, and implement sophisticated risk governance structures, internal control frameworks, and risk-based decision-making processes</li><li>
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to address complex, multi-faceted organizational risks</li><li>
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with proven capability to articulate complex risk concepts to C-suite executives, Board members, and diverse stakeholder groups</li><li>
Demonstrated senior leadership experience with a strong track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing risk management teams and cross-functional risk committees</li><li>
Advanced organizational and strategic project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and drive enterprise-wide initiatives</li><li>
Strategic thinking capability with demonstrated ability to align risk management initiatives with organizational objectives and drive business value</li><li>
Professional certification in risk management (such as ERM, COSO, ISO 31000, or equivalent) is required; additional certifications (CRO, CRMA, or similar) are highly valued</li><li>
Extensive experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or highly regulated industries is required</li><li>
Strong familiarity with Islamic finance principles and Saudi Arabian business practices is preferred</li><li>
Proficiency in Arabic language is preferred but not required</li></ul><br>
<b>
Additional Information</b><div></div><p><b><br>
About AECOM</b></p><p>
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.</p><p>
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients&rsquo; complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.</p><p><b>
What makes AECOM a great place to work</b></p><p>
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you&rsquo;ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you&rsquo;ve always envisioned. Here, you&rsquo;ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.</p><p>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</p></div>

Senior Manager - Risk

Marriott International

<div><b>Additional Information</b><br>
<b>Job Number</b>26024319<br>
<b>Job Category</b>Information Technology<br>
<b>Location</b>Al Murjan Investment and Real Estate Development, Al Murjan Tower AlRawdah Street Al Rawdah District, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, 21573<br>
<b>Schedule</b>Full Time<br>
<b>Located Remotely?</b>N<br>
<b>Position Type</b> Management<br>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>Leads and manages the Information Technology (IT) function for properties and managed offices in scope. Cultivates technology leadership capability and develops talent via effective succession planning, mentoring and performance management. Provides support to operations leaders for owner relations and negotiations on IT matters. Performs Business Council member role representing the IT discipline. Provides internet support for managed properties. Works with Area Director, Information Technology (ADIT) on technology partner management and product development for the assigned market. Manages day to day hotel and company office IT operations.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>CANDIDATE PROFILE</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>Hotel or Hospitality Management education, awareness of global hospitality technology trends. Experience in assignments at International locations. Back of the house and guest facing operational and technical experience with hospitality management systems. Minimum 5 years in an Associate Supervisory role.</li></ul>
<p>OR</p><p><br>
</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree level or equivalent. Minimum 5 years project management experience. Proven negotiation skills.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>General</b></p>
<ul><li><i>Maintains and verifies accuracy of status documentation (goals, scorecard, LPA tracking, etc.).</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Strives to achieve balanced scorecard and goals by leveraging resources and solutions to achieve desired results.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Monitors assigned company owned and managed offices to verify IT operations are running effectively.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Creates presentations for regional team visits and area team visits as property leader and produces follow-up report and action plan.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Participates in Business Council meetings and produces follow-up report, action plans and distributes information.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Meets with the ADIT and provides updates on IT activities and business plans.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Meets with point of contact at each property (General Manager, Director of Finance, etc.) to seek feedback and provide updates on IT activities and plans. Produces follow-up report, action plans and distributes information.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Assists with the activation of all potential properties within the cluster by building business cases and engaging owners and business partners.</i></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Hotel Acquisition</b></p>
<ul><li><i>Confirms IT scope for assigned properties with ADIT.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Executes hotel acquisition IT project with minimal defects and adheres to an appropriate schedule.</i></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>People</b></p>
<ul><li><i>Owns relationship with IT vendors for properties in scope.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Seeks to improve engagement score results through continent/local initiatives, rap sessions, and engagement score survey findings.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Participates in the Talent Acquisition process according to company procedures.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies effective induction program for new associates or those in new or different roles.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Trains associate(s) to provide backup coverage in the department to cover cluster leader&rsquo;s function during vacation and sick leave.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Performs LPAs on a timely basis and allocates sufficient time, research, and effort to verify the process effectively benefits the development of associates.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies adequate communication, training, and execution of talent development programs and related initiatives.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Develops a personal management style that is intended to bring positive performance results from associates.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Builds and maintains positive and effective relations with direct team members.</i></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Product</b></p>
<ul><li><i>Strives to remain informed on the most up to date knowledge regarding technology partner activities.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Notifies ADIT to put resources in place to verify owners have sufficient technology partner choices in each market/city.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Where assigned, delivers pilot phase early review/completion/recommendation report and relevant documentation.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Where assigned, documents technology pilot scope and objectives with Business partners.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Seeks owner and operations buy-in and funding.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Sets measurable goals and timeline.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Leads initial phase assessment.</i></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Process</b></p>
<ul><li><i>Maintains IT inventory for all properties/offices in cluster.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Manages cluster IT agreements for participating properties.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies cluster associates are treated appropriately and in alignment with local operational practices.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies the execution and tracking of rollouts on a timely basis.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Compiles, seeks approval, monitors, and strives to meet operating budgets; manages expenses using tracking and forecasting tools and engages with the accounting team closely.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies resources assigned to IT escalation and tracking processes are effective and meet the service level agreements.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Monitors flow of issue management amongst continent support desk, technology partners and cluster organizations to verify effectiveness.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Implements cluster best practices and suggests enhancements with the intent to benefit the wider IT community.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Implements cluster IT policy and procedure as received by Regional IT.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Attends IT Education calls.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Verifies planning and accomplishment of technology disaster and contingency plan testing for each property and office.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>Completes other reasonable duties as requested by leadership.</i></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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Cluster IT Manager

Nestlé

<div><p><b>Position Snapshot</b></p><ul><li>
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
</li><li>Company: CPW</li><li>
Full-time</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business or any related field</li><li>
3 &ndash; 5 years of solid trade marketing experience with FMCG background</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary
</b></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an excellent team, representing some of the most iconic breakfast brands in the world. In this role you will be responsible for developing &amp; deploying category strategy to ensure continued growth in the country that reflects consumer, shopper, channel dynamics. You will help us to take every step of the way and take the CPW business to the forefront of consumer minds.</p><p><b>
A day in the life of...
</b></p><ul><li>Lead the generation of shoppers understanding and interpreting relevant sources of information and translating them into actionable insight relevant to category, brand, channel and customer. Monitor and report shopper trends, implications and opportunities, leveraging supplier, customer and Nestl&eacute; network and tools to guide internal and external customers to future growth opportunities shopper.</li><li>
Analyze and provide recommendations/action plans for country retail audit reports (Market share, distribution, etc.) where applicable and analyze and action key customers' sell-out data regularly to win in trade.</li><li>
Recommend &amp; execute optimized Pack Price architecture (right pack at the right price in the right channel &amp; ensuring profit expectations of both Nestl&eacute; &amp; customer are satisfied) through fully understanding consumer, shopper &amp; customer needs across prioritized channels dist.</li></ul><br>
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To optimize consumer/customer budget strategy and allocation, review annual budgets and investment and accountable for tracking and maintaining category spending in the country.</li><li>
Define growth opportunities and main drivers for the category &amp; track the execution of plans, identifying eventual gaps, proposing actions to close the gaps and achieve the target (MBPC).</li><li>
Partner with marketing, sales &amp; finance to optimize promotion plans based on systematic promotional evaluation, challenge effectiveness, funding &amp; mechanics, consistently applying Keep/Modify/Drop mindset, balancing trade investment with customer tactics and needs, to improve return on investment.</li><li>
Define &amp; review the picture of success for the category in each prioritized channel and enable its implementation, and optimization. Efficiently drive availability &amp; visibility in physical and digital stores through perfect execution of POS and updating Planograms.</li><li>
Lead the commercial planning process (ICP) to ensure timely cross-functional input and alignment to the key Category, Brand, Channel, Shopper and Customer growth opportunities and activation platforms ICP.</li><li>
Ensure strict adherence and compliance on all activities undertaken, including those taking place in the trade, to the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk substitutes and NESTL&Eacute; country codes. Comply with the NESTL&Eacute;'s strictest requirements that Nestle marketing and sales personnel will not seek contact with, or give advice to pregnant women, or mothers of infants and young children regarding Infant Formula in their business capacity.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What will make you successful
</b></p><ul><li>University Degree in Marketing or Business</li><li>
3-5 years solid Trade Marketing or sales experience in a multinational company</li><li>
Strong analytical skills</li><li>
Service Oriented, organized with robust problem solving and influencing skills</li><li>
Solid communication, and presentation skills</li></ul></div>

Manager, Commercial Development

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