Standard & Concept Specialist

MISSIONS
Standard& concept ensures optimal strategy and execution monitoring for displaying products at stores by collaborating with Buyers, Store Manager, Project team in order to achieve commercial and financial strategy goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Layout Planning
Develop category-based layouts for:
New store openings
Store renovation / re-layout projects
New Fresh Food & F&B concepts (Bakery, Deli, Kitchen, Ready-to-eat, Signature lines, etc.)
Design layouts for both:
Front of House: selling areas, service counters
Back of House: production areas, preparation rooms, kitchens, storage
B. Equipment & Small Tools Planning
Define and finalize equipment and small tools lists by category, including:
Refrigeration and frozen units
Service counters and display furniture
Kitchen and production equipment
Small tools
C. Project Coordination & Progress Tracking
Coordinate and track project progress with internal and external stakeholders:
Design and construction teams
Fresh Food/F&B dept & Stores
Control project execution in terms of:
Timeline and milestones
Layout accuracy and implementation quality
Store readiness prior to opening
Participate in on-site for support and handover activities related to Fresh dept scope
D. Visual Merchandising Guidelines
Develop and implement Visual Merchandising guidelines for Fresh Food & F&B, including:
Category display principles and zoning
Display flow, focal points and storytelling
Standards for signage, POSM and price communication
E. Standardization & Continuous Improvement
Build, maintain and continuously improve system standards, including:
Standard layouts by category
Standard equipment and fixture lists
Display dimensions, modules and facing rules
Review post-opening performance and operational feedback to:
Identify improvement opportunities
Enhance layout efficiency and VM effectiveness
Support future concept upgrades and roll-out