Store Planning Assistant Manager

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.

• 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

• 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