GENERAL SUMMARY:
Overseeing all details with regards to new store setups for all Big C store formats and support the store renovation and company’s initiative projects to ensure the proper implementation and cost-effective retail fixture development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensure new stores are set within merchandising and company standards and able to handover to store Operations by the targeted opening date.
• Constantly monitor and verify the progress of construction work and fixture installation and coordinate with Design & Construction department to ensure that work completed is consistent with the opening plan and deadline.
• Manage the new store set-up schedule plan which specifies the order and allotted time for each part and ensure that all involved parties align and deliver on schedule
• Coordinates with Marketing and Merchandise to ensure the arrival and proper installation of all marketing POP and fixtures as per new store opening plan.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure the arrival and transfer of merchandise as per new store opening plan.
• Manage the training and lead the store team in setting up merchandise in new store and understanding the daily working process.
• Provide the project update and address the issues with suggested solutions to management and involved parties.
• Manage the project kick-off meeting with store team understand scope of change and time schedule with support required from stores.
• Lead the team in development process and cost estimation of fixture and equipment required in renovation and company's initiative projects and ensure the cost effectiveness and practical implementation.
• Manage the purchase requisite (PR)/ purchase order (PO) issue process for the fixture and equipment required in renovation and company's initiative projects and then coordinates with Procurement department to ensure that they are delivered to stores by the targeted timeline.
• Arrange the set-up crew aligning with company expansion and development plan.
• Manage the store set up process and periodically review to make it always up to date and deliver better efficiency.
• Provide the recommendations in the view of store Operations during store development process to ensure that it delivers the better store efficiency.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years or more working experience in store operations or related field
• Previous role in setting up retail stores or as merchandiser is a plus
• Strong leadership skill
• General ability to read planograms and understand the merchandising techniques
• High energy level with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across all levels
• Ability to react under pressure, use good judgment in any situations and be flexible/adaptable.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to provide solutions and recommendations to the team.
• Project management skill
• Ability to contribute ideas and demonstrate initiative and flexibility
• Ability to overnight travel