Operations Control, Centre for Excellence Full Time NEW

About the Company

Business Planning & Strategy Implementation

• Lead the annual and mid-term business planning processes.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps to drive growth and profitability.
• Ensure alignment of regional and store-level plans with organizational objectives.

About the Role

Retail GTM & Initiative Rollout

• Design and execute GTM plans for major retail initiatives.
• Drive consistency and excellence in rollout across regions and formats.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Liaise with merchandising, marketing, HR, finance, IT, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as the key interface between corporate leadership and regional teams.

• Vertical & Team Leadership

• Lead two key verticals:

• Product & Place – focusing on category performance, location strategy, and product distribution.
• Process & People – focusing on operational SOPs, retail capability building, and team effectiveness.

• Oversee and guide Regional RACE Leads (Retail Acceleration & Capability Enhancement) Coordinators, ensuring strong field execution and compliance.

• Data Analysis & Project Management

• Analyze retail performance data, generate insights, and recommend action plans.
• Lead cross-functional projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Required Skills & Competencies:
• Strong expertise in retail business planning, strategic operations, and project management.
• Deep understanding of P&L drivers, cost optimization, and store operations.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable action plans.
• Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and creating actionable insights.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing large-scale multi-country or multi-format retail initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management, with ability to coach and influence without authority.
• Agile mindset with comfort in fast-paced and matrixed environments.