Master Data Manager | Retail | Marks & Spencer

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’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.

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

Overview of the role

The Jobholder is responsible for ensuring all Master Data is maintained in SAP for the AFG M&S business. All the articles and corresponding documents are available in SAP before a shipment arrives in the Warehouse for all AFG businesses (SEA and MENA).

The Jobholder is accountable for ensuring all systems are set up for new stores and initiatives. Also, accountable for all User acceptance testing for the business.

What you will do

Master Data Support

• First point of contact for C&H/Food for M&S MENA business any system related queries
•  Support all 3PLs for timely Inbound and outbound Processes
• Accountable for ensuring all articles, Purchase orders, Delivery documents, and Invoices created in SAP for MENA, HK, SING & MY
• UAT: Accountable for any new initiative system set-up testing
• Promotion Configuration: Configure Rpro promotion for C&H and Food.
• Aging Stock:  Support the buying team in extracting Aged stock and summarizing the stock status
• Accountable to ensure Ecom Full prices & Sale prices are shared with the UK.
• Support business on any ad-hoc system issues

Business Reports

• Weekly and monthly master data cleanup as per Audit requirements
• Support the buying team in extracting Aged stock and summarizing the stock status

Communication

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders for implementation of systems and solutions
• Clear communication  with Ops, Logistics and EIT for smooth system operations
• Engage team with relevant Objectives, inclusion in the ‘Bigger Picture’ plus continued Feedback and development opportunities
• Provide coaching for development and ensure succession within the team

Required Skills to be successful

• Strong SAP Knowledge
• Works at Pace
• Cultural Awareness
• Advanced Excel skills
• Quick learner
• Attention to Detail
• Highly Numerate
• Good Communicator
• Optimistic Attitude

What equips you for the role

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge

• Education: Bachelor’s degree Major in B Tech or MCA, Computer application

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 4 years technical or system knowledge

 Behavioral Competencies

• Customer-centric
• Collaboration

• Taking Initiative
• Drive for Results
• Embrace the M&S Values: Inspiration, Innovation, In Touch and Integrity

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…