Overview
Store Planning Assistant Manager Jobs in Japan at Tiffany & Co.
Title: Store Planning Assistant Manager
Company: Tiffany & Co.
Location: Japan
Position Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview
The assistant project manager act as supportive role for retail store development within the Japan region. The ideal candidate will possess a background in retail luxury/ hospitality with a focus on procurement and, also have demonstrated abilities in Owner Representation and/or Construction and Materials Procurement. Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract management. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadline.
Key Accountabilities
- Support new store projects, and manage Touch-up projects, store closures from imitation to close out
- Manage the FFE/ TCO supplied materials procurement/schedules and budgets that respect Store Planning Project lifecycle in close collaboration with the Project Manager
- Analyze standards, cost efficiencies and suppliers
- Manage approved schedules to achieve all critical milestones. Adjust and update as needed during the lifecycle of the project
- Support update on project schedule, budget, procurement on a regular basis
- Influence cross-functional teams through effective communication and lead through example with clear communications, promoting ideas and recommendations and supporting teamwork by building trust with colleagues and business partners.
- Review of sample submittals for materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and other FF&E as required.
- Review millworks shop drawing
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in store planning at a global luxury goods or fashion company, contractor or developer
- Demonstrated ability in full lifecycle project management from site identification to project close out and facility management
- Working knowledge of external facades, structural alterations, building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering
- Strong interpersonal, communication, project management and people management skills
- Business level Japanese and English
- Business travel within Japan and overnight work as required
- Resourceful & driven individual who can communicate effectively to all levels of stakeholders
- Analytical, strong project management and execution skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
- Team player with a can-do attitude and is adaptable to fast & changing environment
- Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, & Microsoft Project software
- Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Quantity surveying or similar
