Instock Manager, FMCG

What is the role?

noon , the region’s leading consumer commerce platform, launched its marketplace in Saudi Arabia and the UAE on December 12, 2017, and expanded to Egypt in February 2019. We now serve millions of customers across the GCC.

Today, the noon ecosystem spans marketplaces for food delivery, quick commerce, fintech, and fashion.

noon is a work in progress - a few years in, and only 5% done.

Our mission : Every door, every day.

At noon, we aspire to be the most customer-centric and relevant digital company in the region. To reach this goal, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who love the hustle. If you'd like to help us build the place where everyone can find and buy anything online in the region, this is your chance to make history.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory, inventory health, item-level forecasting, assortment planning

Participate in manufacturer and vendor reviews; drive vendor operational improvement through measurement and process improvement

Interact with operations teams and drive efficiencies through team collaboration

Manage inbound shipments : fill rate, ASNs, operational issues, lead time

Achieve and maintain high in-stock rates on replenishment programs

Analyze inventory position and SKU performance to determine inventory liability, determine an exit strategy for unproductive inventory

Requirements

Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL

Experience working with large and complex data sets to drive business decisions

Proven ability to manage large and complicated cross-functional projects

Experience in negotiating with internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects – to prioritize and plan under tight deadlines

Highly analytical individual, flexible, action and results-oriented, self-starting, and comfortable with computer databases and tools.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with cross-functional teams and / or carriers / vendors for implementation of project / program requirements.

Strong Data analysis / Microsoft Excel / SQL skills

Relevant experience of 5+ years

Degree in Business, Finance or Operations Management required, MBA preferred

Experience in business process improvement, Lean / Six Sigma a strong plus.

Experience in technical requirements gathering and the ability to document technical requirements is a strong plus

Ability to work effectively & independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to be a big picture thinker, strategist & long-term planner

Outstanding attention to detail; Exceptional problem solving & analytical skills

Excellent communication skills at all levels with the ability to present information professionally & concisely with supporting data

Who will excel?

The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, high energy environment. They will be a creative and analytical problem solver with a passion for delivering results.

At noon we have courage to pursue what seems impossible, we work hard to get things done, we go great lengths to ensure that the experience of everyone from our customers, to our sellers or noon bandidos is stellar but above all we are grateful for the opportunities we have.

If you feel the above values resonate with you – you will enjoy this incredible journey with us!