Country Head SEA
Company Overview
BFL Group is one of the world's leading off-price retailers of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and in Europe.
Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique Treasure Hunt model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the SEA Head and executive team to develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
- Translate corporate goals into operational plans, set performance metrics, and drive execution across departments to achieve growth targets.
- Collaborate with the SEA head and CFO to manage the operational budget, maintain fiscal discipline, and optimize profitability.
- Driving Top Line and Profitability and Ensuring Cost Effectiveness and adherence to Finance Targets
- Collaborate and Manage Inventory Planning, Supply Chain, Warehouse, IT, Finance and other Local back-office functions.
- Collaborate with HR to manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for the operations staff.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support campaigns that align with the brand's market positioning and objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team.
- Ensure Local Compliance and ensure adherence to BFL Operational SOP across territories.
- Serve as a liaison between operations and HO departments, ensuring alignment and synergy across functions
- Represent the company at SEA industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance the company's brand reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business management/Commercial Management/Operations Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership/Management role within the retail sector.
- Strong leadership, problem solving and people management skills.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
- Excellent understanding of retail business (Preferably Large Concepts)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt and lead in a fast-paced, Cross-Cultural environment
- Experience of working with GCC team would be an added advantage.
If you think you are fit for this job position, then apply right away. You are steps away from joining a Great Place to Work and we would love to meet you soon!
