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With an extensive retail footprint across EMEA, the organisation focuses on delivering high-quality, technology-enabled customer experiences in-store. To support its digital transformation, Estée Lauder Companies rolled out Oracle Xstore, a leading retail POS platform, across multiple regions to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. 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The programme demanded scalable delivery capability and niche retail technology expertise, supporting a multi-country, multi-brand transformation across a complex retail landscape. ## UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS ### The programme required access to specialist Oracle Xstore professionals with the capability to deliver across a complex, multi-country retail environment. ### Key requirements included: - Deep expertise in Oracle Xstore and retail POS systems - Experience delivering large-scale, multi-market implementations - Flexible contract resource aligned to project milestones - Rapid deployment across EMEA regions - A scalable approach to support phased programme delivery Given the scale and complexity of the transformation, success depended on securing high-quality retail technology specialists who could operate effectively across diverse markets and brand environments. ### **IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES** The resourcing strategy was shaped by several key challenges: - ### Cross-Regional Delivery Supporting multiple EMEA markets required adaptable consultants capable of operating across diverse environments. - ### Brand-Specific Requirements A multi-brand landscape introduced varying operational and retail requirements, increasing delivery complexity. - ### Scarcity of Specialist Skills Demand for professionals with Oracle Xstore and retail transformation experience is highly competitive and niche. - ### Dynamic Resourcing Needs The client required a flexible, scalable workforce to align with programme milestones and rollout phases. # **ESTÉE LAUDER'S OBJECTIVES** Deliver a successful Oracle Xstore rollout across EMEA  Secure specialist retail technology and programme delivery talent  Build a scalable, high-performing project team  Align resource levels to phased rollout and delivery milestones  Ensure consistent quality across multi-brand, multi-market environments ## OUR BESPOKE ORACLE XSTORE STAFFING SOLUTION ### Talent Locker partnered with Estée Lauder Companies to deliver a flexible, scalable resourcing solution aligned to the demands of a complex, multi-market retail transformation. ### Roles Delivered - Retail Business Analysts - Project & Programme Managers - Technical Leads - Retail / POS Solution Architects - IT Retail Support Analysts ### Delivery Impact - 16 specialist consultants deployed across the EMEA Oracle Xstore rollout - 90+ contract professionals delivered globally across transformation programmes This approach ensured the programme was supported by high-quality, role-aligned specialists, enabling consistent delivery across multiple brands and regions. ## DELIVERING ADDITIONAL VALUE ### Talent Locker’s support extended beyond resourcing, delivering added value throughout the programme lifecycle, including: - Fast, coordinated deployment across EMEA regions - Access to highly specialised Oracle Xstore and retail technology talent - Scalable contractor mobilisation aligned to phased rollout delivery - Expertise in navigating complex, multi-brand retail environments - Streamlined onboarding to support efficient programme execution This enabled Estée Lauder Companies to deliver with consistency, agility, and confidence across a complex international rollout.         ## CLIENT TESTIMONIAL “We worked closely with Talent Locker on a multi country, multi brand Oracle project. 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