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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Product Information Manager/ Digital Assets | Retail | Digital | UAE

Job Requisition ID: 163583

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A"rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

Highly organized and detail-oriented Product Information Manager to oversee the management of our product information and digital assets. This role is critical in ensuring accurate , consistent, and up-to-date product data is available for our ecommerce platform and other channels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large datasets, implementing PIM and DAM systems, and leading teams of translators and copywriters.

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:
- PIM System Management: Oversee the implementation and optimization of the PIM system to efficiently manage product information, attributes, and hierarchies.
- Product Information Management: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of product information across all channels, including ecommerce.
- Translation Management: Lead a team of translators to deliver high-quality translations of product information in multiple languages.
- Digital Asset Management: Manage the DAM system, ensuring efficient storage, organization, and retrieval of digital assets.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with solution providers, define requirements, and enforce training and best practices.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of translators and copywriters, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Performance Management: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, SLA, and delivery timelines. Optimize workload and leverage AI to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve product information processes and workflows.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure product information needs are met.

Requirements:

Required Skills to be successful:
- Excellent English skills (speaking, writing and reading). Arabic would be an advantage
- Accuracy
- Consistency
- Candidate with a proven track record in managing large datasets, implementing PIM and DAM systems, and leading teams of translators and copywriters. Preferably has previous supervisory / auditing experience,
- Solid understanding of marketing, media and technology.
- Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to succeed in a multi-cultural environment.
- High level of initiative, problem solving and decision making ability.
- Target oriented and drive to exceed demanding challenges.

What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor's degree in digital photography, Advertising, Illustration, marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in ecommerce with hands on core SEO & Merchandising
- Proven experience in product information management, including PIM and DAM system implementation.
- Strong understanding of ecommerce requirements and product information standards.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of multiple product categories and related terminology.
- Experience with AI-powered tools for content creation and optimization.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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