Objectives of this position:
- To lead and manage the development and implementation of strategic projects
- To manage the execution of projects within the division or across departments in Lidl & Kaufland Asia.
- To review process related topics within the division or across department in Lidl & Kaufland Asia.
- To support successful system rollouts by bridging the business needs of operational teams (sourcing, Merchandising, Development, Quality and Production Support) and the IT / System implementation teams.
- To collaborate with merchandising team on projects and act as the interface to other departments to align, design and improve the collaboration between different functions.
What will you do
- Management and leadership responsibility of the Process Design Team and Strategic project Team
- To implement projects under the guidance of department director.
- Lead and drive strategic initiatives, analyse data, develop concept and provide valuable insights to facilitate strategic planning and business growth.
- Conduct research and analyse relevant data to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes, identify trends, opportunities and risks that impact the organization's strategic goals.
- Work closely with executive leadership and department heads to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that are clearly aligned with organizational strategy and priorities.
- Identify process improvement opportunities through continuous collaboration with the World of Needs departments and other teams in the company.
- Play a vital role in providing solutions to critical business issue and decisions, to achieve process optimization and efficient operations.
- Prepare and present reports and findings, presentations, and recommendations to management, and key stakeholders.
- On-going process review and improvement from planning to execution, to implement best practices in merchandising project management, tailor methodologies to fit project needs and continuously seeking ways to improve internal execution processes.
- Provide support in ad hoc projects as needed.
What will you need
- University graduate or above in Business Administration/Project Management/ Operations Management
- Extensive experience in process or project management and implementation, relevant experience in trading or buying offices will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years experience in leadership roles.
- Knowledge and hands on experience in areas of operations transformation, business process improvement is preferred.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills, logical and methodical approach to problem solving with ability to think innovatively.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
- Passionate leader with vision, results orientation, high energy and a focus on execution.
- Team player, able to build relationships and establish credibility at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to lead and manage others.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to travel by air and must have valid passport for international travel
