Store Design & Planning Assistant Manager, South Asia

Singapore, 01, SG

Permanent

Jaeger-LeCoultre since its creation, Jaeger-LeCoultre has made precision an art form in its own right, balancing skills and artistry with sophistication and aesthetic finesse. In keeping with the inventive spirit initiated in 1833 by its founder Antoine LeCoultre, the artisans of the Manufacture create collections which have been at the forefront of fine watchmaking: Reverso, Master, Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris, Rendez-Vous and Atmos – this rich legacy built by the Grande Maison over centuries serves as a constant source of inspiration in ever so pushing the boundaries through unprecedented timepieces.

MAIN PURPOSE

The role of the Store Design & Planning Assistant Manager, SEAO is to work with contractors and external project vendors, in collaboration with HQ SDP team, to ensure that the brand’s boutiques and dealers’ point of sales are built, renovated, maintained and impeccably presented visually, according to that of the Maison’s standards and in respect of cost and delay. This role is based in Singapore and will report directly to the Regional Marketing & Communications Director.

Duties and responsibilities include and are not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SDP Project Administration

Find local millworkers and general contractors to insure our boutique/Espace construction.

- Control millwork quality (factory visits before delivery)

- Challenge our supplier on cost and lead-time for each project

Liaising with suppliers for orderings

Create order forms through SAP system
Ensure and coordinate the delivery of imported equipment and furniture
Create table list of all imported material and furniture estimated of time arrive.
Liaising with Accounts / Finance for administrative matters
Follow up with all PO related matters through SAP and FISM system
Follow up on all closure related matter with finance
Work with Logistics
On incoming/outgoing shipment
Raise LGSM for outgoing shipment
Ensure date of delivery and good quality upon arriving to our location
Arrangement for night works ( boutique renovation)
- Handle submission application work permit to the building mall management
- Arrange security officers during boutique renovation/minor maintenance work for night work.
- Liaise with IT technicians (if needed) during renovation.

SDP Update and Maintenance

Ensure the updates and maintenance of the boutique in order to match with the quality standards and keep it fully operational in terms of Security & Sales.
Manage building management and/or contract service providers to ensure that planned scheduled maintenance or repairs are carried out promptly and in accordance to the standards of the Maison and Capex.

Visual appearance of the boutiques and POS

Through regular visits, ensure the visual merchandising (display, products presentation) and the overall appearance (Lightning, Logos, counters, etc.) of all boutiques and POS are in-line with brand guidelines
Create an effective maintenance reporting flow for the staff (internal or external) to optimise maintenance update and repair timing
Establish maintenance contracts with key contractors and follow-up the execution. Liaise with regional SDP for big maintenance issue

VM Implementation of animations and PLV update for Retail and Wholesale networks

Direct handle markets including Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia & Vietnam, while working closely with subsidiaries in Thailand, Malaysia and Australia/New Zealand
1. Forecast, order, budget and implement animation themes in all boutiques and POS
2. Implement any new update on PLVs for Retail and Wholesale
3. Follow-up on and update visual panorama for Wholesale
Reporting of implemented animations to HQ SDP for the whole region
Develop the window animation concept for local markets base on HQ guidelines

VM and Events support

Be the key contact person for all VM matters during events
Support on the planning and set-up of all events

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in luxury/fashion retail, architectural firm, designs studio and/or agency (high end contractor/millworker/supplier)
Highly flexible and able to work both independently and in team
Able to react promptly and efficiently to project adjustments under a tight timeline through strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to effectively prioritize and work under pressure in a fast peace environment
Experience in
- Site & construction management
- Interior design and decoration
- Architecture
- Fixture, fitting and furniture engineering and manufacturing
- Visual Merchandising
- CAPEX budget
Familiar with Auto CAD, Photoshop and MS Excel software
Creative with good presentation skill
Languages: English and Mandarin

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