Job description
JOB TITLE
Senior Manager - Commercial | MAF Retail | Head Office Oman
ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Manager – Commercial is responsible for establishing sourcing strategies, leading cross-functional strategic sourcing and managing merchandizing teams. The role holder is responsible for managing and negotiating with suppliers to execute contracts and optimize opportunities. Finally, he/she is in charge of defining and implementing selection of assortment, definition of category profitability, and promotional national calendar.
ROLE PROFILE
- Proven experience in category sourcing, strategic merchandising, and leading cross‑functional teams.
- Strong supplier management and negotiation skills with the ability to optimise commercial opportunities and contracts.
- Ability to define country‑level assortment strategies, category profitability, and promotional calendars.
- Solid market intelligence capability to anticipate risks, identify growth opportunities, and support strategic decision‑making.
- Experience in aligning online and offline assortment strategies to ensure consistent customer experience.
- Demonstrated people management skills, including performance management, coaching, and talent pipeline development.
- Hands‑on experience in workforce planning, training coordination, and ensuring availability of competent teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, financial reporting review, and operational cost optimisation.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in E‑Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree in E‑Commerce or Supply Chain is an added advantage.
- 7–10 years of experience in category management or merchandising, with mandatory e‑commerce exposure.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Advanced analytical and technical skills, including Google Analytics, Tableau, and SQL.
- Solid understanding of e‑commerce platforms, digital merchandising, and online performance optimisation.
- Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of the local country language is preferred where applicable.
WHAT WE OFFER
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.