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Buyer Merchandiser Al Futtaim Retail UAE

  • Full time
  • United Arab Emirates, UAE View on Map
  • @Jumeirah Group posted 12 months ago
  • Posted : May 20, 2024 -Accepting applications
  • Salary: د.إ1,200,025,000.0 - د.إ1,200,025,000.0 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 12919
  • Career Level  Senior
  • Experience  Fresh
  • Gender  Female|Male

Job Description

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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