Process & Compliance Specialist | Retail | Fashion

Job Requisition ID: 165474 

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 A”rab 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 organisation 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 Process & Compliance Specialist will support the Retail Fashion Management team by ensuring that all operational, inventory, and financial controls are consistently formalized and implemented across all business units and geographies. This role aims to mitigate risks, safeguard assets, and enhance operational efficiency.

What you will do:

• Cross-Functional Projects: Assist in cross-functional business projects across the Fashion Division, including the creation of RFCs (Request for Change).
• Process & Business Improvements: Develop, review, and amend processes and SOPs to optimize operations.
• Compliance Reviews: Conduct compliance reviews across stores, warehouses, and business units; prepare reports and facilitate issue resolution.
• Loss Prevention: Perform periodic reviews of store loss prevention reports and ensure effective reporting.
• Training & Business Consultation: Provide training guidance and consult with store teams and other business units.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory controls through review, monitoring, and necessary adjustments; prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports.
• System Management: Manage and monitor SAP GRC/Retail Pro user accounts and related tasks.
• Internal Audit Support: Assist with audit fieldwork, respond to reports, and implement corrective actions.
• PI Count Management: Plan, schedule, conduct, and monitor physical inventory counts, including posting and following up on stock loss action plans.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office tools.
• Solid accounting knowledge.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

What equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualification and Knowledge

• Education: A postgraduate degree or university degree.
• Experience:
  • 4-5 years of experience in retail operations at a supervisory level.
  • Strong experience in working with data, creating reports, and building dashboards.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Collaborative teamwork approach.
• Proficiency in managing processes and reporting.

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