Buyer Merchandiser Al Futtaim Retail UAE

Al Futtaim Group is currently looking for a Buyer Merchandiser in Dubai who will be responsible for identifying & delivering a range appropriate to the region, whilst working with the UK to ensure product & pricing strategy are correct and relevant for the MENA region and there by achieve the Key Business KPI’s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock. This is a mid level full time role. For this role the salary ranges from 12000 AED to 25000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview.

Duties of Buyer Merchandiser

• Continuously search for Business Opportunities to increase Sales and Cash Margin.
• In depth knowledge of BU, Markets operated in and Key Competitor’s.
• Recommends & produces analysis to make good forward planning decisions.
• Maintains BU WSSI.
• Assists & supports senior merchandiser with planning appropriate Sales and Cash Margin by Department/Range/store.
• Assists in planning appropriate Space for each Department/ Range in each Store.
• Assists in planning appropriate OTB and Options by T Department/Range.
• Assist in planning appropriate e-Commerce Buy.
• Management of Core Template to size level to drive Core Availability.
• Size Cut analysis & recommendation by Department/ Market.
• Plan appropriate Good/ Better/ Best Offer.
• Sufficient Volume on Key OPP’S.
• Appropriate Colour Balance.
• Authoritative Product Statements on Hero Product.
• Detailed Preparation for UK Buying Fairs.
• Assist in developing a clear IBO Strategy.
• Confident Product Selection and Range Balancing.
• Ensure buys are in line with the shop visual plan strategy.
• Opportunity Buys to Support Marketing Strategy.
• Spend Control.
• Margin Optimization.
• Right balance of core & fashion.
• Attend weekly team meeting and suggest actions to drive business.
• Prepare Weekly Store Communication (GM Action News).
• Manage Allocation Blueprint.
• Manage Replenishment Strategy by Type of Product/ Market.
• Recommend consolidations to the Senior merchandiser.
• Assist in implementation of a robust Promotional Calendar.
• Assist in implementation of a robust Innovations Communication.
• Ensure Opening Price Points well executed and Messaged In-Store.
• Effective Markdown Management  controlling Shop in Shop.
• Statements but clearing Seasonal Lines.
• Conduct Quarterly Comp Shops.
• Report on Key Actions to remain Price Competitive.
• Report on Key Missed Opportunities.
• Assist in conducting Bi annual SWOT with Store Champions.
• Engage in store vvisits.
• Build Good Relationships with colleagues within M&S.
• Build good relationships with M&S Operations Team, VM Team and Marketing Team.
• Build good working relationship with UK.
• Guide & train Assistant merchandiser & allocator to develop into the next role.
• Be involved in appraisals.

Eligibility Requirements for Buyer Merchandiser

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in Fashion Buying and Merchandising
• Experience within a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe and experience of UK/European brands.

Skills Desired

• Able to handle Complexity.
• Excellent Planning and Organizing Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Highly Numerate.
• Product Confident.
• Good Communicator.
• Optimistic Attitude.
• Works at Pace with an Impatience to get things Done.
• Cultural Awareness.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage.

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