Talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager to join the team and focus on growing our ownGrocery Store “tMart”, which is the region’s first cloud store concept offering 30-minutedelivery ofgroceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan,Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!Managing the full operations end to end (team operations, inventory management,pick-pack process, property/asset management, operational standards, expensecontrol, maintenance related).Inventory management: Ensure correct processes, policies and proper execution ofinventory management (stock-in and stock-out). Shrink/Expiry control and Qualityfocus (in terms of inventory no damaged or poor fresh food quality; close to expiry).Pick-Pack process: Ensure efficient and correct pick and pack process and servicelevel (starting with ensuring availability, picking up the correct item/quantity) & propermanagement of the staffing and scheduling as per demand to achieve desired UTRand service level.Property / Asset management: Proper management of the property and facility, plusasset management and tracking.Expense Control: Identify potential opportunities to reduce expenses with sameoperational efficiency.Maintenance related: Define the guidelines for all engineering and maintenance tasks /equipment / key activities i.e. outsourcing VS internal services, local VS regionalcontracts, preventive maintenance plan, etc.Managing Productivity, work standards, and development of store staff.Monitoring and managing the store costs VS budget for the section.Ensuring continuous improvement of current performance VS accepted standard/bestpractices at the store (i.e. stock level, productivity, service level).Monitoring financial and operational performance of each store and initiating requiredactions for improvement.Controlling and ensuring that equipment, infrastructure, etc. in stores are used andmaintained properly.Developing action plans with the department manager to address weak areas in needof improvement.Instituting training and developmental programs for staff and monitoring effectiveimplementation.Monitoring product range availability according to selected store product range.Develop preventive and regular maintenance plans.QualificationsYou have at least 8+ years of experience in progressive development and management ofmultiple product categories, matured by working for large retailers, in an international setting.If you have worked for a fulfilment, e-commerce, FMCG retail business it is a plus.You have built teams and led cross-functional projects at scale.You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize -- you consider yourselfas someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved.You are able to interact with senior-level executives and can manage the expectations ofmultiple stakeholders.You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job.You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and always like to be hands-on withseveral tools.Additionally, you have robust interpersonal and intercultural skills. You can inspire severalteams and stakeholders to rally behind a mission.