manager demand planning

talabat

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 talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store &ldquo;tMart&rdquo;, which is the region&rsquo;s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!
 
 
 What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?
 
 
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 This role requires to organize the countries forecasting demand of supplies to stores, POs for replenishment and maintaining availability in the stores.
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 Accountable for the overall demand planning/replenishment of Tmart stores and warehouse in Region.
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 Ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting of inventory and purchase forecasts.
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 Provides DP/ replenishment insights and plans/ initiatives to keep availability at par with the management's business plan, accountable for the holding stock value, supplier service level. Ageing stock optimization.
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 Ability to provide solutions and initiatives to solve problems with stocks in the warehouse and stores
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 Guidance to country demand planner and admins to ensure smooth workflow.
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 Works closely and guides the commercial and operations pro-actively to ensure supplies and suppliers are not affected.
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 Leading system migrations and ensuring all new tools are on track and suggest actions of automatization to reduce manual work.
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 Continuously challenging the country forecasting model and taking on account all the parameters that affects the forecast.
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 Helping demand planner in replenishment of any capacity augmentation initiative (ex: 3 party warehouse, cross docking stations , etc).
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 Guiding country demand planner for the supplier's schedule to stores and warehouse to ensure efficiency in receiving.
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 Building all necessary dashboards to report progress on activities and KPIs.
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 Taking all necessary actions to reach target KPI in terms of availability per category, per supplier and items roles
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 What Did We Order?
 
 
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 Ability to interact/guide the senior-level executives and can manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
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 Past experience in FMCG in demand planning and replenishment is a must.
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 At least 10 years experience.
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 Solid experience in Stakeholder Management, Time Management, data &amp; detail oriented &amp; tech &ndash; savvy.
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 Leads, coordinates and facilitates the work of others, has management responsibilities.
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 Uses knowledge of how the team integrates with other teams to coordinate efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives.
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 Excellent analytical and communication skills, and always hands-on with several tools.
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 Problem solver and autonomy.
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 Ability to lead all activities autonomously while involving stakeholders when needed.
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Manager Demand Planning

Sharaf DG

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 Job Summary &amp; Purpose:
 
 
 
 The Merchandise Officer is responsible for leading, strategizing, monitoring, and reporting on category performance, including sales, margins, stock holding, and market share. This role operates under the guidance of the Category Head or Merchandising Manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Performance Areas (KPAs) &amp; Principal Accountabilities:
 
 
 
 
 1 **Sales and Margin Management**
 
 
 
 &bull; Develop annual budgets and forecasts for assigned categories.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor sales performance against targets and adjust strategies as needed.
 
 
 &bull; Implement promotional strategies to drive sales and enhance margins.
 
 
 
 2 **Supplier Negotiations** -
 
 
 
 &bull; Lead discussions on contract terms to optimize pricing and margins.
 
 
 &bull; Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance.
 
 
 &bull; Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers for better collaboration.
 
 
 
 3 **Inventory Management**
 
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 &bull; Maintain optimal inventory levels across all stores to meet demand.
 
 
 &bull; Utilize open-to-buy (OTB) management to control working capital.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct regular stock assessments to identify slow-moving or aging products.
 
 
 
 4 **Market Awareness and Competitor Analysis** -
 
 
 
 &bull; Analyze market trends to identify new product opportunities. &ndash;
 
 
 &bull; Monitor competitor offerings and pricing strategies for strategic insights.
 
 
 &bull; Adapt category strategies in response to market changes and competitor actions.
 
 
 
 5 **Cross-Departmental Collaboration** -
 
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with store teams for accurate inventory and sales reporting.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with marketing to develop effective promotional campaigns.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure coordination with finance for timely reconciliations and reporting.
 
 
 
 6 **Promotional Planning and Execution** -
 
 
 
 &bull; Develop weekly and monthly promotional plans for the category.
 
 
 &bull; Work with marketing to execute successful in-store promotions.
 
 
 &bull; Analyze promotional performance and adjust future strategies based on outcomes.
 
 
 
 7 **Training and Development** -
 
 
 
 &bull; Identify training needs for staff regarding new products.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate with suppliers to provide comprehensive training sessions.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor training effectiveness and make adjustments as needed to improve team performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Experience (Yrs &amp; Field) 3 years + in Category Management in Retail Industry preferably in Electronics industry
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 Educational Qualification Post Graduate
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 Professional Certifications MBA in Sales and Marketing is Desirable
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 Strong planning and organizing skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
 
 
 
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Buyer

Gulf Air

<div>MAIN OBJECTIVES<ul><li> 
As a team lead of a regional demand and flight team, the REGIONAL DEMAND &amp; FLIGHT MANAGER. will play a critical role in maximizing unit revenue and profitability</li><li>Leading and managing a team of Demand and Flight Analysts providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success in maximizing revenue and profitability</li><li>Responsible for demand strategies on a given portfolio of O&amp;Ds</li><li>Responsible for flight level and overbooking strategies for a portfolio of routes</li></ul>
MAIN DUTIES 
1.Lead and manage a team of Demand and Flight Analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure the team's success in maximizing revenue and profitability
2.Develop and ensure implementation of inventory strategies (demand and flight) that align with the company's financial goals and objectives
3.Monitor market trends, competitor pricing and demand patterns to ensure team members are making informed decisions on inventory management
4.Analyse and interpret data to identify revenue opportunities and make recommendations for adjustment to inventory management
5.Collaborate with other Regional Demand Managers and Regional Pricing Managers to identify revenue improvement opportunities and to execute consistent revenue management strategies
6.Work closely with the Regional Pricing Managers, Sales and Marketing colleagues to communicate shifts in demand and opportunities related to sales and marketing activities
7.Train and develop team members on revenue management techniques, systems and processes
8.Monitor and track the performance of revenue management strategies for the portfolio of O&amp;Ds and routes and ensure adjustments are made in a timely fashion as required to meet targets
9.Act as a point of contact for escalations related to inventory management within the given portfolio and act quickly and decisively to resolve issues related to inventory management
10.Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation and continuous learning
EDUCATION 
Educated to university degree level in Business, Finance or a related field.
EXPERIENCE 
At least 5 years' experience in Revenue Management, preferably in the airline industry. Extensive knowledge of Revenue Management systems and analytical tools.</div>

REGIONAL DEMAND & FLIGHT MANAGER.

JC Group

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Portfolio Management s Performance Analysis:&sect; Own the spirits category PCL, pricing strategies, demand planning and&sect; forecasting.&sect; Prepare and analyze monthly sales, depletion reports and inventory levels to&sect; inform strategic decisions.&sect; Assess new product performance and generate insights to support business&sect; growth.&sect; Conduct weekly market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and&sect; risks.&sect; Maintain and refine the spirits portfolio based on market trends, consumer&sect; preferences and sales data.&sect; Monitor and manage slow-moving spirits, developing strategies for increased&sect; sales or delisting as necessary.&sect; Support pricing strategies, ensuring competitive and profitable price points.&sect; Advise on delisting underperforming products and managing overstock issues.Product Sourcing s Supplier Relations:&sect; Identify, source and evaluate new spirits products aligned with industry trends&sect; and customer demand.&sect; Request pricing information, present new products for consideration and&sect; negotiate supplier terms.&sect; Maintain effective communication with suppliers to ensure product availability&sect; and accurate information.&sect; Evaluate the sustainability, authenticity and market relevance of new spirits for&sect; long-term inclusion.Markets Customer Engagement:&sect; Lead and organize spirits tastings, masterclasses and promotional activations to enhance customer engagement.&sect; Develop and implement strategies for both on-trade and off-trade activities, increasing brand visibility.&sect; Play a key role in creating and updating spirits lists, along with facilitating spirits education initiatives.&sect; Organize and lead spirits events to promote offerings, foster loyalty and increase sales.&sect; Engage directly with clients to address inquiries, gather feedback and improve customer experience.Sales/ Business Development Support:&sect; Collaborate with Heads of Departments to incorporate the spirits portfolio into their sales and marketing initiatives.&sect; Support sales teams with spirits list/menu development and trade proposals.&sect; Lead retail merchandising efforts to optimize product presentation and sales opportunities.Training s Staff Development:&sect; Provide regular spirits training sessions for sales and retail staff to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.&sect; Ensure staff are well-equipped to educate and engage customers about spirits offerings.Reporting s Data Management:&sect; Deliver accurate reporting via Salesforce/CRM and BI dashboards such as Power BI/Tableau.&sect; Track market and competitor activities, providing insights and strategic recommendations.&sect; Regularly analyze sales and inventory data to refine strategies and enhance portfolio performance.Other Responsibilities:&sect; Undertake any additional duties necessary to support business growth.&sect; Continually develop the spirits portfolio to stay ahead of industry trends and customer preferences.REQUIREMENTS&sect; 5+ years in spirits/category management or related commercial roles (GCC experience preferred)&sect; Strong commercial acumen: pricing, margins, stock C depletion control Extensive knowledge of spirits, including premium brands, craft spirits and emerging categories&sect; Confident presenter and trainer, capable of engaging staff and customers&sect; Proficient with Salesforce/CRM, Power BI/Tableau, and ExcelJob Type: Full-timePay: BD600.000 - BD1,000.000 per monthWork Location: In person

Category Manager (Spirits)

Canonical

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 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing
 
 
 
 Senior Product Marketing Manager
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 EMEA - Remote
 
 
 At Canonical, the product marketing team is not just marketing products&mdash;we're building the best Go-To-Market (GTM) engine in the open source world. Our mission is to take the power of open source innovation and bring it to businesses everywhere, from the data center to the edge. We're growing fast and looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager (PMM) to join our team&mdash;someone who loves technology, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to make a global impact.
 
 
 This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary, and dynamic position, requiring close collaboration with the Product, engineering, content, Sales, and other Marketing teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, technology marketing, and the use of technology in marketing. They prefer to work in an environment that emphasises ownership of GTM campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity, and a drive to always improve oneself / the team / the organisation. They love solving problems, getting hands-on, experimenting, measuring, and using automation to make daily life easier.
 
 
 
 Why You'll Love This Role
 
 
 
 You'll own the GTM strategy for key products, shaping messaging and positioning that speaks to developers and enterprise buyers alike.
 
 
 You'll collaborate cross-functionally with product management, sales, regional marketing, content, and partner marketing teams to bring campaigns to life.
 
 
 You'll get creative, crafting compelling advertising, launch plans, and campaigns that make our products stand out in a competitive landscape.
 
 
 You'll measure impact, using data to refine messaging, optimize marketing funnels, and drive customer engagement.
 
 
 You'll be part of a truly global team, working with colleagues in over 85 countries in a fully remote, high-performance environment.
 
 
 
 As a product marketing manager, you will:
 
 
 
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 Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for a range of products.
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 Lead messaging and positioning efforts ensuring our products stand out in a competitive market.
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 Lead content planning with product managers &mdash;from website copy to whitepapers, blogs, and sales enablement materials.
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 Collaborate on marketing campaigns, partnering with regional marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns that drive pipeline growth.
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 Launch new products and features, leading cross-functional teams to drive awareness and adoption.
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 Run competitive analysis, staying ahead of market trends and evolving our positioning accordingly.
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 Support the customer success team on driving customer engagement and growth, working on strategies to upsell and cross-sell across our customer base.
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 Plan and execute global events, live webinars, and community meetups that align with our GTM priorities.
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
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 A passion for technology and open source&mdash;you get excited about innovation, software, and community-driven development.
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 Strong storytelling skills&mdash;you know how to craft messaging that resonates with both technical and business audiences.
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 Growth mindset&mdash;someone who thrives on experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
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 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 
 
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 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 
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 Data-driven mindset, using insights to refine strategies and improve performance.
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 Experience in product marketing for enterprise software, cloud, DevOps, or open-source solutions.
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 Experience with demand generation, understanding how to translate GTM strategies into pipeline growth.
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 Comfort working cross-functionally with product, sales, partners, and marketing teams.
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 
 Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.
 
 
 In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.
 
 
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 Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
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 Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Parental Leave
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 Employee Assistance Programme
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
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 Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
 
 
 Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Product Marketing Manager

Ansar Gallery

Ecommerce managers are responsible for the online sales of the brand. They oversee the look and feel of the company website and are responsible for generating sales via online channels. Depending on the role, they might oversee digital marketers, web and software developers who contribute to website traffic, design and structure.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Driving the sales performance of the e-commerce platform</li></ul><ul><li>Managing and executing promotional campaigns</li></ul><ul><li>Providing insights on customer shopping trends to support assortment selection and identify assortment gaps</li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring good customer service by addressing and ensuring the timely resolution of customer issues or comments</li></ul><ul><li>Working closely with demand planning and warehousing teams in order to ensure smooth order fulfillment</li></ul><ul><li>Providing analysis and reporting on metrics such as weekly/monthly sales by department, new product sell-through and offering code performance</li></ul><ul><li>Manage all online activity in relation to traffic acquisition, sales, conversion and a/b testing and reporting</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and implement ecommerce strategy in order to improve website performance</li></ul><ul><li>Work with developers to improve website speed</li></ul><ul><li>Work with the marketing team or manage digital marketers in order to improve quality and traffic acquisition</li></ul><ul><li>Re-Platforming website to new CMS, making website mobile capable</li></ul>Research market in order to discover new trends and technologies in order to improve website performance<ul><li>Analyze various data in order to deliver data driven strategies in order to deliver top performance and achieve KPIS (key performance indicator)</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee or directly manage digital marketing channels across PPC, SEO, Display, affiliates and email marketing and social media</li></ul><ul><li>Develop content calendar and oversee website uploads and landing pages development</li></ul><ul><li>Report on performance</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role</li></ul><ul><li>Bachelors&rsquo; degree in Digital Marketing or related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of implementing digital marketing concepts such as PPC, SEO, social media, display and affiliate channels.</li></ul><ul><li>Confidence developing and overseeing retail and eCommerce-focused digital marketing strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent understanding of UX, web design, customer flow and web analysis.</li></ul><ul><li>Confidence in traffic analysis, reporting tools and optimization.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Attribution modelling, website speed optimization., A/B testing, conversion management, sales journey optimization., traffic analysis and reporting tools</li></ul>REQUIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ANSAR GROUPJob Type: Full-timePay: BD400.000 - BD500.000 per monthWork Location: In person

Assistant E-commerce Manager

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 talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
 
 
 
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 Own the end-to-end workforce management function for on-ground fulfillment teams
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 Source, onboard, and manage relationships with local third-party manpower providers, including SLA definition, performance tracking, and penalty enforcement
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 Partner with commercial teams to support new partner pitches and conduct regular performance reviews for existing partners
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 Enable on-ground supervisors with the right system access, tools, and performance dashboards to effectively manage daily operations
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 Manage the picker ecosystem, including system access, logins, and permissions across multiple platforms and portals
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 Own workforce budgeting and monthly shopper cost tracking in alignment with the local P&amp;L
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 Ensure accurate demand forecasting and optimize shift planning and scheduling to meet service levels efficiently
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 Implement, monitor, and enforce SOPs across onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding processes
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 Drive picker performance management across key metrics such as fill rate, efficiency, attendance, and order quality
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 Track and enforce picker attendance and uniform compliance (where applicable)
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 Investigate, manage, and resolve on-ground workforce issues and disputes raised by partners
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 Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and optimize operating costs
 
 
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 Experience in Workforce management (in store or regional scope)
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 2-3 years experience in ecommerce, grocery or retail operations
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 Experience in building internal &amp; external partner relationships- Clear communicator with functional teams (commercial, operations, data, logistics)
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 Personable and empathic approach to ways of working
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 Present complex data in a simple and compelling way to stakeholders; painting a picture of problem, scale/root cause of problem (data) and resolution "- Strong collaborator with the ability to build strong relationships with external partners
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 Able to negotiate terms &amp; navigate SLA that suit the overall business
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 Confident in influencing external partners &amp; ensuring that business is sustained with adequate manpower
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Assistant Manager Workforce Operations

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