Kids Wear Assistant Merchandiser Al Futtaim Retail UAE

Al Futtaim Group is currently looking for a Kids Wear Assistant Merchandiser in Dubai who will be responsible for supporting the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser of the BU. Will produce reports, analyse these and recommend actions. Assist with the planning and product selection of the BU catalogues and categories. Ensure that trackers and data files are updated and maintained, and for managing the allocation process. This is a mid level full time role. For this role the salary ranges from 5000 AED to 10000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview.

Duties of Kids Wear Assistant Merchandiser

• Manage accurate BTF setting.
• Manage ratio balancing.
• Guide and train allocators.
• Manage and implement AI Allocation solution from Invent Analytics.
• Liaise with stores to understand regional nneeds.
• Generate accurate and clear reports
• Maintain reporting process.
• Generate promotion tracking.
• Analyse weekly trade report and recommend action points.
• Report and flag best/worst sellers, analyse customer habits and understand product choices.
• Housekeeping of data.
• Produce and Analyse seasonal sales and recommend future buying.
• Assisting the Senior Merchandiser / Merchandiser in the Catalogue Buying process.
• Maintaining Core Buying sheet to calculate correct buying quantities – implementing Demand Planning solution.
• Data entry of buying quantities to IBT/Digital Range Building system.
• Preparing planograms using DRB.
• Using reporting to make meaningful comparisons against LY / Buying Budget/ Promotional calendar.
• Active role in generating IBO ranges.
• Awareness of the market and contribution to BU strategy.
• Passion for the M&S Brand and appreciation of product.
• First point of contact for stores in the event of stock related issues.
• Assist in weekly trade communications.
• Contribute to planning for retail conference.
• Understand transformation to digital mindset, ensure seamless journey for customer through product instore and online.
• Provide clear and accurate information for all business users.
• Good relationship with Principal.
• Ensure product data and descriptions online are customer friendly.
• Work to SMART Objectives, understand Strategic direction of travel and communicate tirelessly.
• Provide coaching for development and ensure succession within the team working with HRBP on Talent Management.
• Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and  M&S Values.

Eligibility Requirements for Kids Wear Assistant Merchandiser

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred).
• 3-4 years’ experience in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at AM or Allocator level.
• Experience within a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe and experience of UK/European brands.

Skills Desired

• Delighting Customers.
• Collaboration.
• Managing Complexity.
• Influencing Others.
• Taking Initiative.
• Drive for Results.
• Engaging Leadership.
• Developing Talent.

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