Assistant Manager, Business Operations (FMCG)

a) Collaborating with clients or stakeholders to understand their event objectives, requirements, and budget. b) Develop and define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines. c) Create project plans, including resource allocation, budgeting, and risk assessment. d) Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints. e) Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions. f) Estimating and managing event budgets, including cost projections, vendor negotiations, and expense tracking. g) Ensuring that the event stays within the allocated budget while delivering a high-quality experience. h) Sourcing and managing relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers. i) Leading a team of merchandisers and providing guidance, coaching, and training to ensure they understand and execute the merchandising strategies effectively. j) Analyzing sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. k) Identifying potential risks and developing contingency plans to mitigate them. l) Conducting post-event evaluations to assess the success of the event and gather feedback from clients, attendees, and stakeholders.