Operations Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
We are seeking a manager with hands-on experience in establishing and operating supermarkets to join a new supermarket project in Cairo.
The manager will work with the project owner from the setup phase through to the opening, and subsequently oversee full operational management.
Coordinate with senior management, construction, procurement, IT, HR, finance, marketing, security, and other relevant departments.
Ensure the store is operationally ready before opening, including equipment, fixtures, signage, POS systems, refrigeration, storage, back-office areas, and staff facilities.
Establish store layouts, department locations, customer flow, stockroom organization, and operational procedures.
Coordinate licenses, permits, inspections, health and safety requirements, and other regulatory prerequisites as applicable.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Hospitality, or a related discipline.
Professional retail or operations certifications are an advantage.
Experience
Typically 5–10+ years of relevant retail/supermarket operations experience, including management responsibility.
Proven experience in supermarket, hypermarket, grocery, FMCG retail, or similar high-volume retail environments.
Previous new-store opening / pre-opening experience is highly preferred.
Experience managing multiple departments and large frontline teams.
Experience with inventory management, merchandising, procurement, POS, and retail systems.