Organization:
FIFA
Job:
Uniform Manager
Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Published:
18-12-2024
Deadline/Expiry date:
01-01-2025
Department: Tournament and Venue Operations
Location: Zurich
Description
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Contribute to project planning, service level agreements, and risk management across FIFA's tournament and event schedule, with a long-term focus (up to 4 years ahead)
- Develop and implement best practices for managing the FIFA uniform program, including setting service levels, handling communications, and tracking uniform issuance
- Oversee uniform operations for FIFA tournaments and events, ensuring smooth day-to-day and mass issuance processes, while identifying and driving efficiency improvements
- Champion uniform program directives, ensuring alignment and presenting tournament-specific requirements at Workforce Briefings
- Prepare and present monthly reports on uniform orders, stock levels, inventory, and project status, addressing challenges and proposing risk mitigation strategies
- Monitor inventory levels, plan orders based on budget allocations, and manage supplier lead times to ensure timely delivery
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external uniform suppliers, ensuring compliance with Framework Agreements and enforcing contractual obligations
- Collaborate with IT teams to support the implementation, configuration, and development of systems for efficient inventory, stock management, and order processing
- Assist in the design and development of tournament-specific uniforms, managing the approval process and ensuring timely delivery according to critical deadlines
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- 3-5 years experience in uniform or retail experience
- Strong understanding of the business of sports, with preferable prior experience in global sporting events or FIFA events
- Robust experience in logistics and knowledge of international shipping best practices
- Strong project management and presentation skills
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience using CRM, SAP and project management tools e.g. Monday.com
- Motivated team player with internal and external stakeholders
- Effective relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-national team and across several time zones
- Ability to be flexible and adopt an innovative mindset
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.