Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

As part of the Store Development team, the Store Improvement Specialist will serve as an integral cross-functional coordinator, playing a crucial role in managing snag processes for new store openings and existing upgrades, ensuring timely capture, and resolution of snags to enhance operational efficiency. This role will be responsible for developing strategies to reduce communication delays between contractors and retail teams, while also coordinating with various departments to streamline procurement processes and facilitate seamless store openings

This is a 12-month Fixed-Term contract position.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Snag and Improvement Management

Oversee snag processes for new store openings and existing store upgrades.

Develop and execute strategies to minimize back-and-forth communication with contractors and retail teams.

Ensure timely capture, follow-up, and resolution of snags and improvement points.

Operational Efficiency

Create analyses and proposals for store opening strategies.

Coordinate with relevant teams to implement opening strategies seamlessly.

Oversee improvement projects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Procurement Process Facilitation

Act as the main point of contact between the procurement team and other departments.

Streamline and manage day-to-day procurement tasks.

Compile and disseminate procurement needs and updates via weekly emails and meetings to relative stakeholders

Team Collaboration

Facilitate communication and coordination between the GC, retail team, and other stakeholders.

Lead regular meetings to address ongoing tasks, snags, and improvements.

Ensure alignment of all involved parties towards achieving operational goals.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

Relevant number of years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the retail or architectural environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Experience with AutoCAD is advantageous.

Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability.

Excellent organisational skills, and ability to keep multiple tasks on track.

Ability to travel as needed.

Great teammate.

BENEFITS:

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Discount on the health insurance

8% holiday allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave per year

Up to €250 travel allowance each month

Hybrid working

On-site Gym

Employee Discount

Work from-home allowance

Home working equipment

Sports subscription services

Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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