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BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE:
- To work in conjunction with the Buying and Merchandising Manager to select a Range of products in line with the Range Plan and Fantasy World trading strategy .
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, retail operations, product development and customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop the Range Plan for specific departments of responsibility.
- Create and develop a range of products that meet the demands of the Range Plan and business strategy.
- Support the Buying & Merchandising Manager and Trading team in driving sales and controlling costs to ensure department/ store profit targets are met.
- Attend trade fairs and suppliers worldwide to source the very best products available in the Toy industry
- Identify trends and gain market knowledge (customer and competitor) of the Toy market.
- Present new ranges at selection meeting for Range Sign off by business Directors.
- Drive cross-functional planning and initiatives to meet or exceed forecast budget targets.
- Evaluate Cost and selling prices, shipping & handling charges and make any necessary recommendations and changes. Update and resolve any shipment issues. Ensure promotional pricing is done within budgeted guidelines.
- Work collectively with Merchandising to ensure estimates and trends are accurate and within department and company budget targets. Agree seasonal stock targets.
- Ensure suppliers purchase orders are placed/sent in a timely and professional manner. Products should then be created accurately in the ERP system.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing, PR & Social media to create promotions that generate category revenue from key customer segments.
- Issue pallet roster/spiff/new low price/exclusive product lists to relevant departments.
- Create a website plan and product offer to ensure department visibility in all customer facing routes to market.
- Attends weekly floor walks in retail stores and makes proposals for improvements.
- Work collectively with Wholesale divisions to evaluate trends and product requirements.
- Working with Visual Merchandising to feature brands, promotions, events and new product launches.
- Ensure all products are accurately set up in ERP system.
- Issue new product sheets and conduct product training in retail stores.
- Participate in Weekly Trading, quarterly Business Review and Category Assessment meetings.
- Manage day to day activities of Buying & merchandising Assistant.
- Conduct appraisals for Buying & Merchandising assistant and ensure continuous training.
- Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.
- Maintain a strategic professional working relationship with team and all key departments.
- Be a lead Ambassador of Fantasy World at all times
Job Details
| Date Posted: |
2017-10-24 |
| Job Location: |
Al Kuwait, Kuwait |
| Job Role: |
Purchasing and Procurement |
| Company Industry: |
Retail/Wholesale |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: |
Mid Career |
| Degree: |
Bachelor's degree |
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