Overview:
Responsible for developing, maintaining, managing and implementing the day-to-day functions related to Business Continuity Plans and Procedures to keep the Company functioning in cases of disruptive events such as natural disasters, crime and computer and human error, while managing Disaster Recovery operations within the Company. Responsible for conducting a detailed Companywide business impact analysis and risk assessment that includes IT systems, building facilities, personnel and supply chain.
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
Liaise with the respective Business Functions and understand the division’s functionalities in order to identify the risk areas.
Identify and categorise areas that could cause a business interruption.
Conduct periodic vulnerability and security risk assessment of the assets of the company to identify points of vulnerability and points of failure and identify risk avoidance and mitigation strategies.
Accordingly develop and implement Plans and Procedures to ensure business continuity and recovery in cases of unforeseen circumstances.
Provide professional, specialised skills, including, Business Continuity Planning, Project Management, and Problem Analysis and Resolution.
Capitalise on business opportunities to refine processes to mitigate exposure during disruptions of service, and, possibly, improve day-to-day operations.
Assist Business Functions with assessment of potential business impact (Business Impact Analysis).
Design, develop and document Business Continuity Plans.
Recommend recovery strategies and options and assist with the implementation of recovery solutions.
Develop schedules for training / awareness for staff and coordinate business continuity plan exercises.
Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as requested, when a business disruption occurs.
Safeguard data processing operations by identifying potential problems that may result in interruptions to critical data processing operations.
Develop and Implement Disaster Recovery, Data Sensitivity, Library Management, Back-up and Recovery Plans and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines while developing and implementing the Disaster Recovery Plans.
Report the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery status of business units to senior management.
Produce well drafted Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery reports to communicate observations, risk involved in the current processes and & its prospective impact, and subsequent recommendations.
Knowledge:
Retail and Distribution Business
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
Experience:
8+ years Retail Operations management experience with knowledge of risk management / Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery.
Skills:
Effective Communication
Management Skills
Analytical Skills
PC Skills
About Us:
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.
Advertised: 08 Mar 2020 Arab Standard Time
Application close: 07 Apr 2020 Arab Standard Time
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