Group Chief Operating Officer

Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group’s operating strategy across retail and consumer businesses.
• Hold executive accountability for operational performance, profitability, productivity, and service excellence.
• Lead large-scale retail operations, supply chain, distribution, procurement, and operational support functions.
• Drive network expansion, store optimization, operating-model transformation, and customer experience improvement.
• Establish performance management systems focused on productivity, margins, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Lead digitalization, automation, analytics, and technology-enabled operational transformation.
• Partner with business CEOs and functional leaders on growth, expansion, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional operations leadership organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent executive qualification preferred.
• 18+ years of senior operational leadership across retail, FMCG, consumer, distribution, or multi-site businesses.
• Proven track record managing complex operations and substantial P&L responsibility.
• Strong Saudi/GCC and multinational experience within major consumer or retail organizations.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Enterprise-wide operational authority across a major consumer and retail portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
• Opportunity to influence profitability, expansion, customer experience, and large-scale operating transformation.