Technical Retail Food Manager – based Kuwait

Summary

Working for the largest franchise operator in the World, as Retail Food Manager, you will deliver specification-matching products for up to two dozen different franchise brands operating across three continents.. Europe, Asia and Africa

Job Description

The business has an objective to double sales every year and in 2011 has exceeded that goal by 40%. Imagine the scale of your career opportunity! And the chance to play a pivotal role in the development of world renowned brands- working with suppliers, producers and Franchise owners on an international stage. Your profile and career progression opportunities will be significant!

In essence, we are looking to recruit a senior technical or development focused food professional who will work with Purchasing and Logistics teams to identify local manufacturers who can supply high quality products to the exacting specifications of the franchise owners. Travelling extensively, you will identify the right suppliers, help them understand the specifications required, and play a role in developing specific products for localised markets.

This is a proactive role - you will be looking at Global food trends, being involved with market insight on a world stage and then deliver the business critical requirements. You will be a strong leader, who can influence and motivate a wide array of people having personal impact and credibility to deliver what is required.

Experienced as a Food Technologist in either a technical or product development capacity, you will need to have a track record of working with the supply chain to drive product development across both technical and innovation barriers.

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