الوصف الوظيفي
BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE:
▪ 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 RESPONSIBLITIES:
▪ 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.
▪ Analysing 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.
▪ Be a lead Ambassador of Fantasy World at all times
المهارات
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Business , marketing or Finance or any related field
▪ Min 3-4 years experience in retail merchandising/category management. Strong problem-solving,
communication and analytical skills
▪ Strong ability to understand competitive dynamics and to position a category for growth
▪ Medium proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer
▪ High level of verbal and written communication skills (English essential, Arabic Preferred).
KEY COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND APTITUDE:
▪ Good analytical skills.
▪ Creativity.
▪ Transactional Minded approach.
▪ The ability to recognise future trends.
▪ Excellent commercial awareness.
▪ Communication skills.
▪ Confidence and presentation skills.
▪ Ability to make decisions under pressure.
▪ Negotiation skills.
تفاصيل الوظيفة
منطقة الوظيفة الكويت, الكويت
قطاع الشركة البيع بالتجزئة وبالجملة
طبيعة عمل الشركة صاحب عمل (القطاع الخاص)
الدور الوظيفي المشتريات
نوع التوظيف دوام كامل
الراتب الشهري غير محدد
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة غير محدد
المرشح المفضل
المستوى المهني مبتدئ الخبرة
منطقة الإقامة الكويت
الشهادة بكالوريوس/ دبلوم عالي
https://www.bayt.com/ar/kuwait/jobs/junior-buyer-4225258/