Area Operations & Compliance Leader

Al-Futtaim; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Jeddah seeks an Area Manager to oversee administration across multiple stores, enforce policies, train staff, and drive operational excellence. The role focuses on compliance, process improvement, and coordinating with regional offices.

You will manage system development, SAP store systems, and support new store openings, inventories, and health and safety standards while ensuring cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and compliance skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and related store systems.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to optimize operational processes for increased efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the administration office activity in all locations and ensure adherence to company policies and SOPs.
• Train store management teams on store operating systems to minimize discrepancies.
• Assist with investigations and reporting of till discrepancies to the General Manager.
• Ensure stock takes and physical inventory counts are conducted as per SOPs and assist in investigations as needed.
• Develop and implement store procedures in collaboration with regional office and Retail Compliance Manager.
• Review and amend SOPs according to business requirements and internal audits.
• Develop and train on procedures for new territories aligning with group and local legislation.
• Review internal audit reports and support corrective actions with store managers.
• Maintain and develop system processes related to store operating systems.
• Collaborate with Retail IT Manager to enhance operational efficiencies and meet customer expectations.
• Optimize SAP ECC.6 benefits and ensure efficient system operations.
• Serve as first line contact for store and operation system-related issues.
• Support Operations Manager with new store opening requirements.
• Identify and arrange IT requirements for each store's Administration function.
• Train new joiners and existing employees on operational processes and SOPs.
• Ensure new employees receive necessary training for operational performance.
• Continuously review local consumables to align stores with budget parameters.
• Monitor efficient archiving practices according to Group Internal Audit.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Security standards to minimize risk.
• Assist with ARIBA purchasing requirements for cost-saving and streamlined communication.

Skills

Strong administrative and compliance

Excellent communication and training

Strategic planning and analytical

Negotiation and influencing

Education

Degree advantageous

Tools

SAP

Job description

Al-Futtaim in Jeddah seeks an Area Manager to oversee administration across multiple stores, enforce policies, train staff, and drive operational excellence. The role focuses on compliance, process improvement, and coordinating with regional offices.

You will manage system development, SAP store systems, and support new store openings, inventories, and health and safety standards while ensuring cost-effective operations.