Service Desk Analyst.Store Support Services – Central Panda IT 18:57 new

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Retail Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Service Desk Analyst.Store Support Services – Central to provide first-line IT support for HQ and DC users. You will log incidents, resolve basic issues, document solutions, and escalate to second-line when needed.

Bilingual Arabic/English communication and a basic understanding of OS, networks, and service management are essential. Fresh graduates or 1–2 years in IT are welcome; bachelor or diploma in computer studies is preferred, with a focus

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or 1-2 years of IT experience
• Bachelor degree or diploma with computer knowledge
• Arabic and English language proficiency
• Customer service orientation

Responsibilities

• Receive and log user incidents and service requests to ensure accurate tracking and timely response.
• Resolve first-level technical issues related to software, hardware, and network systems.
• Utilize knowledge base and troubleshooting tools to provide first-line support.
• Escalate unresolved issues to second-line support for timely resolution.
• Monitor open service tickets to ensure SLAs are met and follow up with users.
• Communicate incident progress, resolutions and preventive recommendations to users.
• Document recurring issues and solutions in the knowledge base.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and applications teams to identify root causes and remedies.
• Assist in deployment and configuration of end-user devices and software.
• Support IT service improvement initiatives in Infrastructure & Operations.

Job description

Job Title:

Service Desk Analyst.Store Support Services – Central

To ensure that users and computers problems in HQ and DC has been solved as a first line of contact through using a knowledge base tool to resolve first tier requests as per the predefined MTTR, or redirect it to the proper team on various software applications, hardware and network to provide the highest level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and log user incidents and service requests to ensure accurate tracking and timely response in line with IT service management standards.
• Resolve first-level technical issues related to software, hardware, and network systems to restore user productivity within the defined MTTR.
• Utilize the knowledge base and troubleshooting tools to provide effective and consistent first-line support to end users.
• Escalate unresolved or complex issues to second-line support teams to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
• Monitor open service tickets to ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and prompt follow-up with users.
• Communicate with end users regarding incident progress, resolutions, and preventive recommendations to enhance user satisfaction and trust in IT support services.
• Document recurring issues and solutions in the knowledge base to support continuous improvement and faster future resolutions.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to identify root causes and recommend corrective or preventive measures.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of end-user devices and software to ensure proper functionality and standardization across the organization.
• Support IT service improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service quality within the Infrastructure & Operations unit.

Experience Required:

Fresh Graduates or 1-2 years of IT experience

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor degree or diploma with computer knowledge

Skills Required:

• The ability to support users
• Analyze requirements
• Network knowledge
• Service Management
• Operating System basic knowledge
• Oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English
• Customer Service Orientation
• Knowledge of relevant service management applications

Languages:

Arabic and English

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Panda Retail Company is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest grocery retailers and part of the Savola Group. It runs Hyper Panda hypermarkets and Panda supermarkets across cities in the Kingdom, selling fresh food, groceries and household goods, supported by its own distribution centres, cold chain fleet and online shopping service.

Company Industry:

Retail

Department / Functional Area:

Infrastructure & Operations

Closing Date:

7 January 2027