Sr. Buyer Merchandiser- Kids Wear -Clothing & Home
Al-Futtaim
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Cut OTB: Core v Fashion Flow v Fashion
- 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 visits
- 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
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