Operation Manager (Shopping Center/ Naypyitaw) – 1,500,000 – Local Company

Team 24 (VAC)

Job Location: Dekkhinathiri Township, Naypyitaw Region
Type of Business/Product: Retail Sales Industry / Shopping Center
Gender: Male (1)

Job Ref No.: 24P2046
Salary: 1,500,000 /- Kyats

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

Property Owner & BOD – Align long-term property goals with BOD’s KPIs (e.g., occupancy >90%). Provide regular reports (P&L, occupancy rate, ROI) transparently.
Consultant Teams – Audit performance of technical consultants. Identify overcharging or substandard service and renegotiate to optimize costs.
Strategic Leadership – Develop and execute retail strategy.

Merchandising

(A) Product Assortment & Category Management

(B) Inventory & Supply Chain Management

(C) Pricing & Promotions

Develop pricing strategies (markup, bundling, seasonal discount) aligned with brand positioning (Premium vs. Value).
Plan and execute promotional campaigns (e.g., “The Premium BKK Snacks” bundle deals, Bird’s Nest bundle offers).
Monitor competitor pricing and adjust to maintain margin.

(D) Visual Merchandising & In-Store Experience

Set visual merchandising (VM) standards for each shop type (shelving, displays, signage, lighting).
Plan planograms for The Premium Branded Collection and other key shops.
Coordinate seasonal or event-based display changes (e.g., Thingyan, Christmas).

(E) Supplier & Vendor Management

Source and negotiate with local/international suppliers for Retail Shops (BKK snacks, bird’s nest, coffee beans, electronics, etc.)
Evaluate vendor performance (delivery, quality, pricing) and maintain vendor scorecards.
Retail Operations Management
Oversee daily operations of all shops (same list as before).
Manage direct reports: Retail Shop Leads

Financial & Commercial Management

Prepare P&L per shop/unit, with merchandising contribution analysis (gross margin, stock turn, markdown).
Collaborate with NPT Finance Team (Accountant, Cash Collection & Audit).
Ensure all merchandise-related expenses (COGS, logistics, VM materials) are tracked and approved.
People Management
Train shop managers on merchandising basics: stock control, VM execution, inventory reporting.
Fill vacant positions with merchandising-capable staff.

Reporting & Compliance

Weekly/monthly reporting to BOD or COO : sales, gross margin, inventory aging, turnover ratio.
Ensure stock audit compliance with Finance team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Management, Real Estate, Engineering preferred)
MBA or Diploma in Retail Business Management is an advantage

Expected Skills

Experience: Minimum 5 years of merchandising or category management experience in retail (FMCG, F&B, specialty retail). Proven track record in inventory optimization and supplier negotiation.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of merchandising metrics (GMROI, stock turn, sell-through). Experience with planogram software or Excel-based VM planning. Familiarity with imported goods and perishable inventory management.
Soft Skills: Analytical mindset for product performance analysis. Creative eye for visual presentation.
Strong background in P&L, budgeting, cost control, and stakeholder management (BOD/owner/consultant).
Communication: Exceptional negotiation skills; ability to speak the “language” of both property owners and corporate boards.
Vision: A proven track record of taking a quiet or underperforming retail space and “breathing life” into it via creative marketing and expansion.
Urgency: Ability to hit the ground running (ASAP) and take immediate command of the existing consultant team.

Working Hour : 9:00A.M to 5: 00PM
Holiday : One Day Per Week

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