Buying Assistant Al Futtaim Retail

Al Futtaim Group is currently looking for a Buying Assistant who will be responsible to coordinate, execute and manages the activities of a buying department, classification or key programs, depending on scope and complexity, and assists the Category Buyer in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals.

Responsibilities of Buying Assistant

• Performance Analysis: Assist and coordinate merchandizing and promotional activities to ensure successful execution.
• Works with cross-functional team to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store assortments and quantities.
• Develops performance reports to determine appropriate allocation for maximum results.
• Develops in store stock analysis by size for key classifications i.e. Exclusive brands and other brands.
• Handle queries from suppliers and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely submission on proposals.
• Assist in price checks and obtain samples from suppliers.
• Communicates out-of-stock concerns to the Buying and Planning team.
• Assist to communicate effectively with Operation and Trading Support for promotions and Trading activities.
• Manages and checks PO created in SAP.
• Raises shipment, PO discrepancy reports.
• Performance and Financial Goals Achievement: Ensures timely and accurate execution of new store assortments as well as initial distributions and replenishment for existing locations.
• Maintains correct stock levels by store.
• Meets or exceeds sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.
• Analyzes and communicates location performance, including sales/inventory comparisons, seasonality and marketing impacts.
• Develops departmental distribution strategies to capture location-based opportunities through quantifying volume and profit opportunities analysis.
• Follows product from receipt at the Distribution Centre, to point of allocation and complete receipt at store level.
• This is most important at floor set time periods.
• Generate and review a range analysis report at the end of each phase/season to share successes and learn from any mistakes.
• Field Communication: Participates in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues.
• Develops knowledge of regional variances and store attributes and trends through data analysis and field communication.
• Develops effective field relationships to capture location opportunities or liabilities.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for role of a Buying Assistant are as under:

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred).
• 6-7 years’ experience in similar field.

Skills Desired

• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• PC skills.
• You must possess strong decision making skills.
• You will have excellent attention to detail.
• Results-driven.
• Individual Accountability.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Personal Integrity.
• Strong analytical skills & problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time & work under pressure.
• Readiness to persevere with difficult tasks.
• Ability to be assertive without being aggressive.
• Able to focus and drive tasks to completion.
• Proven ability to achieve goals.
• Thinking and Analytical Skills.
• Business Acumen.
• Leadership Skills and Strategic Thinking.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent relationship skills.
• Accountability.

Buying Assistant Eyewa Dubai

Asst Lease Admin Manager Al Futtaim Real Estate Dubai