Sr. Buyer Merchandiser- Kids Wear -Clothing & Home

Al-Futtaim

United Arab Emirates
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Overview of the role:Sr. Buyer Merchandiser is responsible for identifying & delivering a range appropriate to the region, whilst working with the UK to ensure product & pricing strategy are correct and relevant for the MENA region and there by achieve the Key Business KPI’s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock.What you will do:-Description of Accountability:BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY OF KEY KPI’s

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

SALES AND OTB PLANNING

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

RANGE DETAIL PLANNING

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

PRODUCT SELECTION

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

TRADE

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

MARKET AWARENESS

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

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

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

LEADING PEOPLE

Guide & train Assistant merchandiser & allocator to develop into the next role
Be involved in appraisals

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