Store Planning Manager
Position
STORE PLANNING MANAGER
MISSION
This role will act as a central hub role in the co-ordination of Store Planning projects, from the design stage to the project completion, ensuring that all appropriate parties involved are fully briefed and have received accurate, up to date and timely information at all stages of the project, according to schedule, key milestones and deadlines.
Job responsibilities
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible to coordinate Store Planning projects, following all progress steps until shop opening, preparing project schedule with key milestones, ensure the project runs to schedule working with local technical specialist partner Responsible for recommendation calendar and meetings preparations, sharing construction budget with Financial & Administration, commercial team Investment plan verification with Financial & Administration/Managing Directors/Commercial Team Maintain focus on a particular geographical region, acquire in depth knowledge of the specific characteristics of the market, from a technical (e.g. permit lead times, local norms) cultural, retail/wholesale point of view Monitor activities with the architectural studio verifying that the work progress is in line with the project's timing Maintain constant integration with Interior Design creative team to adjust the implementation, to give feedbacks for concept improvement and work together on costs analysis and reduction costs/sqm Responsible for worldwide layout approval process with the Architecture Director, Country Managing Directors and Top Management Supervision of approval of the security plan in advance with corporate risk department Manage the bidding process, following Interior Design procedure guidelines and administrative tasks to prepare and send/follow up purchase order documents and contracts to suppliers, including delivery schedule of orders Verification Project Status Recap and follow up with monthly conference calls with Country Managing Directors Global coordination on special roll out projects (see examples of lining, accessories, perfume, lighting, etc..) Contribute to Interior Design & Visual Integration (process/organization and strategy) in coordination with the Interior Design managers about new openings, events, fairs, special projects, etc… Responsible for project coordination and technical specialist fluid sharing of info, process/organization and strategy alignment Work with legal offices for contract preparation and with administrative specialists for all administrative aspects, follow up on invoices and payments Scout and verify new materials and suppliers in line with Bulgari’s standards Analyze the interior design market, monitoring competitors to identify new trends and propose innovative ideas. Oversee bidding processes, ensuring adherence to internal guidelines and maintaining clear communication with suppliers. Lead architectural design proposals for fairs and exhibitions, coordinating with the visual merchandising team and aligning with event schedules.
Profile
5 years of experience within the same field, preferable within luxury Brands Degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture or similar Fluency English, Italian language is a plus Proficiency in IT Applications (Office, AutoCAD, Photoshop, etc.) Knowledge of Bulgari Products / Bulgari commercial network Knowledge of design and architecture principles and tools Technical background, attention to details for engineering, prototypes and new materials research Project management and planning techniques Effective communication and negotiation skills
Job number
BULG08664
Country / Region
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Contract Type
Permanent
Position
STORE PLANNING MANAGER
MISSION
This role will act as a central hub role in the co-ordination of Store Planning projects, from the design stage to the project completion, ensuring that all appropriate parties involved are fully briefed and have received accurate, up to date and timely information at all stages of the project, according to schedule, key milestones and deadlines.
Job responsibilities
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible to coordinate Store Planning projects, following all progress steps until shop opening, preparing project schedule with key milestones, ensure the project runs to schedule working with local technical specialist partner Responsible for recommendation calendar and meetings preparations, sharing construction budget with Financial & Administration, commercial team Investment plan verification with Financial & Administration/Managing Directors/Commercial Team Maintain focus on a particular geographical region, acquire in depth knowledge of the specific characteristics of the market, from a technical (e.g. permit lead times, local norms) cultural, retail/wholesale point of view Monitor activities with the architectural studio verifying that the work progress is in line with the project's timing Maintain constant integration with Interior Design creative team to adjust the implementation, to give feedbacks for concept improvement and work together on costs analysis and reduction costs/sqm Responsible for worldwide layout approval process with the Architecture Director, Country Managing Directors and Top Management Supervision of approval of the security plan in advance with corporate risk department Manage the bidding process, following Interior Design procedure guidelines and administrative tasks to prepare and send/follow up purchase order documents and contracts to suppliers, including delivery schedule of orders Verification Project Status Recap and follow up with monthly conference calls with Country Managing Directors Global coordination on special roll out projects (see examples of lining, accessories, perfume, lighting, etc..) Contribute to Interior Design & Visual Integration (process/organization and strategy) in coordination with the Interior Design managers about new openings, events, fairs, special projects, etc… Responsible for project coordination and technical specialist fluid sharing of info, process/organization and strategy alignment Work with legal offices for contract preparation and with administrative specialists for all administrative aspects, follow up on invoices and payments Scout and verify new materials and suppliers in line with Bulgari’s standards Analyze the interior design market, monitoring competitors to identify new trends and propose innovative ideas. Oversee bidding processes, ensuring adherence to internal guidelines and maintaining clear communication with suppliers. Lead architectural design proposals for fairs and exhibitions, coordinating with the visual merchandising team and aligning with event schedules.
Profile
5 years of experience within the same field, preferable within luxury Brands Degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture or similar Fluency English, Italian language is a plus Proficiency in IT Applications (Office, AutoCAD, Photoshop, etc.) Knowledge of Bulgari Products / Bulgari commercial network Knowledge of design and architecture principles and tools Technical background, attention to details for engineering, prototypes and new materials research Project management and planning techniques* Effective communication and negotiation skills
