Basic Functions:
To work in conjunction with the Category 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 along with the category manager.
-Support the Category Manager and Trading team in driving sales and controlling costs to ensure department/ store profit targets are met.
-Sourcing and building relations with new suppliers.
-Analyzing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying pattern.
-Evaluate Cost and selling prices, shipping &
handling charges and make any necessary recommendations and changes. Update and resolve any shipment issues.
-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.
-Recommending clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levels
-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 Assistant.
Maintain a strategic professional working relationship with team and all key departments.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2019-05-16 |
| 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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