Overview of the role

Manage all existing and new business applications to support the IKEA business strategy across all territories that fall under the Al-Futtaim Group.

Responsible for analysis, design, configuration, and support of Master Version processes and system solutions that improve business efficiency and productivity as well as support business goals. Identify and communicate business needs and translate business requirements into technical system requirements and functional specifications.

With particular emphasis on implementing various SPs & HFs and various IT tools for the IKEA stores within the UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Oman with clearly defined business process & working methods that are in line within the IKEA concept & Al-Futtaim Group\xe2\x80\x99 framework and guidelines.

What you will do

SOLUTION SCOPING

• Conduct detailed investigation and documentation of solution requirements in coordination with end & super users. Carry through the agreed and scheduled development with respective consultants & developers.
• Review existing system capabilities, workflows, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested solution or changes are feasible to implement within the current environment.
• Ensure completeness of technical requirements and functional architecture analysis for the design and implementation of the solution while identifying the gaps or challenges (if any).
• Perform system analysis, design, and configuration and provides technical guidance on the business impact and opportunities while defining a roadmap of the solution(s).

DIGITAL & MULTI-CHANNEL RETAILING

• Manage & implement quarterly Service Packs & Hot Fixes with no or minimal impact to the day to day business operations in all 3 countries.
• Support the MV-Microsoft Dynamics (Navision), Microsoft CRM 365, MV QlikView / Qlik Sense, Online Checkout \xe2\x80\x93 the IKEA IT infrastructure \xe2\x80\x93 ensuring all departments and functionalities are utilized to the full.
• Implement the Global-IKEA and Al-Futtaim Group\xe2\x80\x99 strategy through delivering the global e-Commerce & One-Web platform to support multi-channel sales, direct to customers and Promoting B2B (Business 2 Business) sales
• Ensure the optimization of existing & new \xe2\x80\x98IKEA FAMILY\xe2\x80\x99 (Loyalty Program) strategy while upgrading to Microsoft CRM 365 to create a 350 view of our customers across the region.

PRINCIPAL TOOLS & RELATION

• Work closely with Global support team for all centralized IT tools (IXP \\[EDI\\], IRW, e-Commerce, PTAG plus, Catalogue production, IKEA Toolbox etc.) which are owned and provided by the principal to ensure effective implementation and seamless integration.
• Continuous processes & systems\xe2\x80\x99 optimisation to ensure efficiency in the recently launched \xe2\x80\x98Central Unit\xe2\x80\x99 & \xe2\x80\x98Service Products\xe2\x80\x99 across all regions.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide efficient users\xe2\x80\x99 & operational support for all local & international retail functions (x4 stores, x1 cocp,2 x service offices,3 x e-Commerce) and External warehouse operations (x3 3PL warehouses)
• Closely work with IKEA & Inter-IKEA Global IT team to support/rollout principle provided tools for co-workers (CDS, etc.) & our customers (Planners, ROIG portals, etc.)
• Administer all on premise SQL databases to ensure there is continuous Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring/troubleshooting tools.

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

• Responsible to periodically review & audit applications & database authorizations matrix, Roles & permissions and ensure compliance as per IKEA Global & Al-Futtaim Audit.
• Work/Administer various ETL activities also ensuring proper documentations/approvals are in place.
• Work with group\xe2\x80\x99 technical team to ensure all database\xe2\x80\x99 backups, Recovery plans & data are in acceptable mode.

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