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We are looking for a Research & Development Manager to lead Richa Group's product innovation and development agenda. <br> <br>The role will be responsible for translating consumer insights, market trends and commercial opportunities into successful product concepts, while ensuring that new and existing products meet the company's standards for quality, food safety, cost competitiveness and market relevance. <br> <br>This is a key role for an individual who combines food industry expertise, commercial thinking and innovation leadership. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities: <br> <br>1. Product Innovation & Development <br>Lead the end-to-end development of new food products, product extensions and reformulations across relevant categories. <br>Identify opportunities for new products based on market trends, consumer preferences, competitive intelligence and commercial potential. <br>Develop product concepts, specifications, prototypes and testing plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. <br>Coordinate product trials, sensory evaluations, samples and product validation. <br>Manage the transition of successful concepts from development to commercial launch. <br>2. Market & Consumer Insights <br>Monitor FMCG and food industry trends, emerging categories, consumer preferences and competitor activity. <br>Translate market intelligence into actionable product development opportunities. <br>Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to identify gaps within the existing portfolio. <br>Evaluate product concepts based on consumer relevance, differentiation and commercial viability. <br>3. Supplier & Partner Collaboration <br>Work closely with international suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories and technical partners on product development. <br>Evaluate ingredients, raw materials, formulations, packaging and technical specifications. <br>Support supplier qualification and product benchmarking. <br>Ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and Richa Group's quality and commercial requirements. <br>4. Quality, Regulatory & Food Safety <br>Ensure all new and existing products comply with applicable food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. <br>Establish and maintain product specifications and technical documentation. <br>Coordinate required laboratory analysis, shelf-life testing and product validation. <br>Work closely with Quality Assurance and Operations to investigate and resolve product-related issues. <br>5. Cost & Commercial Viability <br>Assess product development costs and commercial feasibility. <br>Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to optimize product costs without compromising quality. <br>Contribute to pricing, margin and product profitability assessments. <br>Identify opportunities for product reformulation, packaging optimization and cost efficiency. <br>6. Project & Stakeholder Management <br>Establish R&D project timelines, milestones, budgets and deliverables. <br>Lead cross-functional project teams involving Commercial, Marketing, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations. <br>Ensure projects remain aligned with business priorities and launch timelines. <br>Present recommendations, project progress and business cases to senior management. <br>7. Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement <br>Build a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. <br>Coach and develop R&D team members and technical resources. <br>Establish clear objectives, KPIs and performance standards. <br>Introduce structured R&D processes, documentation and best practices. <br> <br>Key Success Measures <br> <br>Success in this role will be measured through: <br> <br>New product development and successful launches <br>Speed-to-market <br>Product innovation pipeline <br>Commercial performance of new products <br>Product margin and cost optimization <br>Consumer acceptance and product quality <br>Reduction of product development cycle time <br>Supplier and development partner performance <br>Compliance with quality and food safety requirements <br>Cross-functional stakeholder satisfaction <br>Candidate Profile <br> <br>We are looking for a commercially minded R&D professional who combines technical food expertise with strong business acumen

<p>The Procurement Officer manages the buying cycle for imported finished goods, from placing the order with the principal to landing the container in the warehouse at the right cost and the right time. The job sits between the international suppliers, the freight and clearance agents, Finance and the Sales team. Success is measured by availability on the shelf, healthy stock cover, and no money lost to expiry, demurrage or a badly timed order.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Purchasing and Order Management</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare purchase orders for imported goods based on sales forecasts, stock cover, minimum order quantities and container optimisation.</li><li>Consolidate orders across brands and SKUs to reduce freight cost per unit and avoid part loaded containers.</li><li>Confirm proforma invoices, order acknowledgements, production and shipping dates with each principal.</li><li>Track every open order from confirmation to arrival, and flag delays to Sales and management before they become out of stock situations.</li><li>Follow up on short shipments, damaged goods, wrong SKUs and quantity discrepancies, and pursue credit notes or replacements.</li></ul><p><strong>Supplier and Principal Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the daily operational contact with international principals and their export teams.</li><li>Maintain supplier records: price lists, agreed terms, MOQs, lead times, product codes and barcodes.</li><li>Escalate repeated service failures, and support management in the annual review with each principal.</li><li>Source and qualify suppliers for non trade purchases: warehouse consumables, packaging for repacking or bundling, promotional material, fleet parts, office and general supplies.</li></ul><p><strong>Imports, Shipping and Clearance</strong></p><ul><li>Own the import file end to end: proforma invoice, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, health and conformity certificates, and any Ministry approval required.</li><li>Coordinate with freight forwarders on booking, routing, transit time and freight rates, and compare options before committing.</li><li>Work with the clearance agent on customs declaration, HS classification, duty and VAT settlement, and inspection.</li><li>Push files through clearance fast enough to avoid demurrage, storage and detention charges, and report on any charge incurred with the reason.</li><li>Coordinate arrival timing with the warehouse so receiving capacity matches the schedule.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost and Terms</strong></p><ul><li>Calculate landed cost per SKU: goods value, freight, insurance, duty, clearance, transport and any other charge, and hand a clean figure to Finance and Pricing.</li><li>Support Finance on letters of credit, transfers and payment scheduling, and supply the documents the bank asks for.</li><li>Negotiate freight rates, clearance fees and terms with local service providers.</li><li>Track price changes from principals and currency impact, and alert management early when landed cost is moving.</li><li>Identify savings: better incoterms, consolidated shipments, alternative routing, improved payment terms.</li></ul><p><strong>Stock, Expiry and Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor stock cover by SKU against agreed targets, and adjust order timing when sales trends shift.</li><li>Balance MOQ and container economics against shelf life. Never buy a quantity the market cannot sell before expiry.</li><li>Track incoming production dates and remaining shelf life on every shipment, and reject or renegotiate short dated stock.</li><li>Watch slow moving and near expiry inventory with Sales, and support clearance or promotion decisions early enough to matter.</li><li>Work with Sales, Brand and Demand Planning on forecasts, new listings, promotional buys and seasonal peaks.</li></ul><p><strong>Documentation, Systems and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain complete and auditable procurement and import files for every shipment.</li><li>Process all transactions through the ERP and keep master data clean: item codes, supplier codes, prices, units of measure, barcodes.</li><li>Ensure imported products meet Lebanese labelling, registration and regulatory requirements before shipment, not after arrival.</li><li>Follow the company procurement policy and approval matrix, and support internal and external audit requests.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Must Have</strong></p><ul><li>3 to 6 years of procurement, purchasing or import experience, ideally in FMCG import and distribution or trading.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or a related field.</li><li>Hands on experience with import files, shipping documents, incoter</li></ul>

<p><b>Purpose of the Role</b></p><p><br></p><p>The Financial Controller owns the financial engine of the business: closing the books on time, protecting margin, keeping the banking relationships healthy, and giving management numbers they can act on. This is not a back office role. The person will sit close to Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement, challenge assumptions, and support the ownership on major commercial and investment decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><br></p><p>#Financial Control and Reporting</p><p>- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, and deliver the full reporting pack within agreed deadlines.</p><p>- Prepare financial statements in line with IFRS, including multi currency accounting and the treatment of USD and LBP exposure.</p><p>- Build and maintain the management reporting suite: P&amp;L by brand, by SKU, by channel and by customer.</p><p>- Lead the annual budget and rolling forecasts, and explain variances with commentary that is useful, not decorative.</p><p>- Handle hyperinflation and currency devaluation accounting matters, including revaluation and translation impacts.</p><p><br></p><p>#Banking and Treasury</p><p>- Act as the main point of contact with local and correspondent banks.</p><p>- Manage credit facilities, overdrafts, term loans, guarantees and letters of credit for imports of raw material, packaging and equipment.</p><p>- Prepare bank submissions: financials, business plans, cash flow projections, covenant tracking.</p><p>- Run cash flow forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis, and manage FX exposure and hedging where instruments are available.</p><p>- Optimise working capital across receivables, payables and inventory.</p><p><br></p><p>#Contracts and Commercial Agreements</p><p>- Review, negotiate and control the financial terms of supplier, distributor, agency, lease, insurance and service contracts.</p><p>- Set up and monitor customer trading terms: credit limits, payment terms, rebates, listing fees and promotional support.</p><p>- Track contract obligations, renewal dates, penalty clauses and price adjustment mechanisms.</p><p>- Coordinate with legal counsel on the financial exposure inside any agreement before signature.</p><p><br></p><p>#FMCG Commercial Finance</p><p>- Control trade spend and promotional investment, and measure return on each activity.</p><p>- Own product costing and standard cost, including landed cost of imported material, customs duties, freight and clearance.</p><p>- Monitor gross margin by product line, and flag erosion early with the reason behind it.</p><p>- Support pricing decisions in a volatile cost and currency environment.</p><p>- Control inventory: valuation, provisioning, shrinkage, expiry, cycle counts and full physical stock takes across warehouses and vans.</p><p>- Review route to market economics, distributor profitability and secondary sales performance.</p><p><br></p><p>#ERP and Systems</p><p>- Lead or co lead the ERP implementation or upgrade, from selection through design, data migration, testing, go live and post go live stabilisation.</p><p>- Design the chart of accounts, cost centre structure and reporting hierarchy.</p><p>- Drive automation of manual processes and improve the quality and speed of data coming out of the system.</p><p>- Work with IT and department heads to make sure the system matches how the business actually operates.</p><p><br></p><p>#Governance, Tax and Audit</p><p>- Design and enforce internal controls across procurement, sales, cash, inventory and payroll.</p><p>- Manage VAT, income tax, payroll tax, NSSF and all filings with Lebanese authorities.</p><p>- Handle external audit, statutory audit and any tax inspection, and close findings.</p><p>- Protect company assets and reduce the risk of fraud, leakage and unrecorded loss.</p><p><br></p><p>#Leadership and Business Partnering</p><p>- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, and build a succession plan for key positions.</p><p>- Sit at the management table as a business partner, not as a scorekeeper.</p><p>- Contribute to strategy: expansion plans, new product launches, capex, make or buy decisions, feasibility studies and market entry.</p><p>- Present clearly to owners, board members and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><b>Requirements</b></p><p><br></p><p>#Must Have</p><p>- 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent senior position.</p><p>- Solid FMCG background. Manufacturing plus distribution is strongly preferred over pure trading.</p><p>- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or an MBA is a strong plus.</p><p>- Strong IFRS knowled</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p><ul> </ul>

# Procurement Manager <br> <br>Location: Lebanon (on site) <br> <br>Department: Supply Chain <br>Industry: FMCG (import and distribution) <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## About the Company <br> <br>A well established Lebanese FMCG company with more than 35 years in the market. The company imports fast moving consumer goods from international principals and distributes them across Lebanon through a wide retail, wholesale and modern trade network. Company name is disclosed to shortlisted candidates. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Purpose of the Role <br> <br>The Procurement Manager manages the buying cycle for imported finished goods, from placing the order with the principal to landing the container in the warehouse at the right cost and the right time. The job sits between the international suppliers, the freight and clearance agents, Finance and the Sales team. Success is measured by availability on the shelf, healthy stock cover, and no money lost to expiry, demurrage or a badly timed order. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Key Responsibilities <br> <br>### Purchasing and Order Management <br>- Prepare purchase orders for imported goods based on sales forecasts, stock cover, minimum order quantities and container optimisation. <br>- Consolidate orders across brands and SKUs to reduce freight cost per unit and avoid part loaded containers. <br>- Confirm proforma invoices, order acknowledgements, production and shipping dates with each principal. <br>- Track every open order from confirmation to arrival, and flag delays to Sales and management before they become out of stock situations. <br>- Follow up on short shipments, damaged goods, wrong SKUs and quantity discrepancies, and pursue credit notes or replacements. <br> <br>### Supplier and Principal Coordination <br>- Serve as the daily operational contact with international principals and their export teams. <br>- Maintain supplier records: price lists, agreed terms, MOQs, lead times, product codes and barcodes. <br>- Escalate repeated service failures, and support management in the annual review with each principal. <br>- Source and qualify suppliers for non trade purchases: warehouse consumables, packaging for repacking or bundling, promotional material, fleet parts, office and general supplies. <br> <br>### Imports, Shipping and Clearance <br>- Own the import file end to end: proforma invoice, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, health and conformity certificates, and any Ministry approval required. <br>- Coordinate with freight forwarders on booking, routing, transit time and freight rates, and compare options before committing. <br>- Work with the clearance agent on customs declaration, HS classification, duty and VAT settlement, and inspection. <br>- Push files through clearance fast enough to avoid demurrage, storage and detention charges, and report on any charge incurred with the reason. <br>- Coordinate arrival timing with the warehouse so receiving capacity matches the schedule. <br> <br>### Cost and Terms <br>- Calculate landed cost per SKU: goods value, freight, insurance, duty, clearance, transport and any other charge, and hand a clean figure to Finance and Pricing. <br>- Support Finance on letters of credit, transfers and payment scheduling, and supply the documents the bank asks for. <br>- Negotiate freight rates, clearance fees and terms with local service providers. <br>- Track price changes from principals and currency impact, and alert management early when landed cost is moving. <br>- Identify savings: better incoterms, consolidated shipments, alternative routing, improved payment terms. <br> <br>### Stock, Expiry and Planning <br>- Monitor stock cover by SKU against agreed targets, and adjust order timing when sales trends shift. <br>- Balance MOQ and container economics against shelf life. Never buy a quantity the market cannot sell before expiry. <br>- Track incoming production dates and remaining shelf life on every shipment, and reject or renegotiate short dated stock. <br>- Watch slow moving and near expiry inventory with Sales, and support clearance or promotion decisions early enough to matter. <br>- Work with Sales, Brand and Demand Planning on forecasts, new listings, promotional buys and seasonal peaks. <br> <br>### Documentation, Systems and Compliance <br>- Maintain complete and auditable procurement and import files for every shipment. <br>- Process all transactions through the ERP and keep master data clean: item codes, supplier codes, prices, units of measure, barcodes. <br>- Ensure imported products meet Lebanese labelling, registration and regulatory requirements before shipment, not after arrival. <br>- Follow the company procurement policy and approval matrix, and support internal and external audit requests. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Requirements <br> <br>### Must Have <br>- 5 to 8 years of procurement, purchasing or import experience, ideally in FMCG import and distribution or trading. <br>- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or a related field. <br>- Hands on experience with import files, shipping documents, incoter

Financial Controller <br> <br>Location: Lebanon (on site) <br>Reports to: CFO / General Manager <br>Direct reports: Accounting, Treasury, Costing, Credit Control <br>Industry: FMCG (manufacturing and distribution) <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## About the Company <br> <br>A well established Lebanese FMCG group with more than 35 years in the market. The company manufactures and distributes fast moving consumer products across Lebanon and exports to regional markets, working through a wide retail and wholesale network. Company name is disclosed to shortlisted candidates. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Purpose of the Role <br> <br>The Financial Controller owns the financial engine of the business: closing the books on time, protecting margin, keeping the banking relationships healthy, and giving management numbers they can act on. This is not a back office role. The person will sit close to Sales, Supply Chain and Procurement, challenge assumptions, and support the ownership on major commercial and investment decisions. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Key Responsibilities <br> <br>### Financial Control and Reporting <br>- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close, and deliver the full reporting pack within agreed deadlines. <br>- Prepare financial statements in line with IFRS, including multi currency accounting and the treatment of USD and LBP exposure. <br>- Build and maintain the management reporting suite: P&L by brand, by SKU, by channel and by customer. <br>- Lead the annual budget and rolling forecasts, and explain variances with commentary that is useful, not decorative. <br>- Handle hyperinflation and currency devaluation accounting matters, including revaluation and translation impacts. <br> <br>### Banking and Treasury <br>- Act as the main point of contact with local and correspondent banks. <br>- Manage credit facilities, overdrafts, term loans, guarantees and letters of credit for imports of raw material, packaging and equipment. <br>- Prepare bank submissions: financials, business plans, cash flow projections, covenant tracking. <br>- Run cash flow forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis, and manage FX exposure and hedging where instruments are available. <br>- Optimise working capital across receivables, payables and inventory. <br> <br>### Contracts and Commercial Agreements <br>- Review, negotiate and control the financial terms of supplier, distributor, agency, lease, insurance and service contracts. <br>- Set up and monitor customer trading terms: credit limits, payment terms, rebates, listing fees and promotional support. <br>- Track contract obligations, renewal dates, penalty clauses and price adjustment mechanisms. <br>- Coordinate with legal counsel on the financial exposure inside any agreement before signature. <br> <br>### FMCG Commercial Finance <br>- Control trade spend and promotional investment, and measure return on each activity. <br>- Own product costing and standard cost, including landed cost of imported material, customs duties, freight and clearance. <br>- Monitor gross margin by product line, and flag erosion early with the reason behind it. <br>- Support pricing decisions in a volatile cost and currency environment. <br>- Control inventory: valuation, provisioning, shrinkage, expiry, cycle counts and full physical stock takes across warehouses and vans. <br>- Review route to market economics, distributor profitability and secondary sales performance. <br> <br>### ERP and Systems <br>- Lead or co lead the ERP implementation or upgrade, from selection through design, data migration, testing, go live and post go live stabilisation. <br>- Design the chart of accounts, cost centre structure and reporting hierarchy. <br>- Drive automation of manual processes and improve the quality and speed of data coming out of the system. <br>- Work with IT and department heads to make sure the system matches how the business actually operates. <br> <br>### Governance, Tax and Audit <br>- Design and enforce internal controls across procurement, sales, cash, inventory and payroll. <br>- Manage VAT, income tax, payroll tax, NSSF and all filings with Lebanese authorities. <br>- Handle external audit, statutory audit and any tax inspection, and close findings. <br>- Protect company assets and reduce the risk of fraud, leakage and unrecorded loss. <br> <br>### Leadership and Business Partnering <br>- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, and build a succession plan for key positions. <br>- Sit at the management table as a business partner, not as a scorekeeper. <br>- Contribute to strategy: expansion plans, new product launches, capex, make or buy decisions, feasibility studies and market entry. <br>- Present clearly to owners, board members and external stakeholders. <br> <br>--- <br> <br>## Requirements <br> <br>### Must Have <br>- 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or equivalent senior position. <br>- Solid FMCG background. Manufacturing plus distribution is strongly preferred over pure trading. <br>- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or an MBA is a strong plus. <br>- Strong IFRS knowled

About the Role <br> <br>A top-notch insurance company is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to join its team as Insurance Advisors. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a successful career in the insurance industry through comprehensive training, professional development, and ongoing support. <br> <br>Key Responsibilities <br> <br>Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients. <br>Understand customers' insurance needs and recommend suitable insurance solutions. <br>Present and explain insurance products and services clearly and professionally. <br>Generate new business opportunities through networking and referrals. <br>Follow up with clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. <br>Achieve individual sales and performance targets. <br>Maintain accurate customer records and activity reports. <br>Stay informed about company products, policies, and industry developments. <br> <br>Qualifications <br> <br>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. <br>Lebanese nationality. <br>Valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle are considered an advantage. <br>Required Skills <br>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. <br>Customer-focused mindset. <br>Self-motivated with a goal-oriented attitude. <br>Strong relationship-building abilities. <br>Confidence in meeting and engaging with new people. <br>Problem-solving and decision-making skills. <br>Effective time management and organizational skills

<p>WAY is a pottery studio and caf in Beirut a creative space offering pottery workshops, open studio sessions, events, and a place for people to disconnect from the city and create. We re looking for a Full-Time Studio Assistant (Female) to join our team and support the daily operations of the studio. Working Hours Monday Friday: 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (Remote) Main Responsibilities Managing reservations and bookings Following up with clients before and after sessions Customer support and responding to inquiries Assisting with workshops, private events, and celebrations CRM data entry and keeping client information updated Inventory checks and stock follow-up Coordinating with the studio team on daily activities Supporting general administrative and operational tasks Other activities related to the day-to-day operations of WAY</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We re looking for someone who is:_x000D_ _x000D_ Organized and reliable_x000D_ Friendly and comfortable communicating with clients_x000D_ Detail-oriented and able to follow up consistently_x000D_ Comfortable with basic computer work and data entry_x000D_ Able to work in a creative, active studio environment_x000D_ Fluent in Arabic and English_x000D_</p>