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Ref: HP662-605
Job description / Role
A leading retail group based in Dubai is seeking a Division Merchandising Manager for their accessories & footwear business for department stores. This role will be responsible to establish, lead & direct the buying function for all categories of merchandise for strategic sourcing & buying at optimum cost, quality and availability which meets customer needs thereby maximizing profits and providing a commercially viable range of merchandise.
Requirements
* Formulate suitable buying strategy, approach and plan in consonance with Brand's and 's broad guidelines. Direct and manage various functional aspects of vendor sourcing/ development, contract negotiation, purchasing, supply chain and warehouse to ensure optimum efficiency & performance of the function.
* Contribute to development of annual business plans, associated budgets and buying strategies, monitor performance against this, initiating corrective action where necessary to ensure operations are conducted within the agreed financial parameters and targets are achieved.
* Plan and monitor the selection of range, type, quantity and quality of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices & sell through targets in line with the budgets.
* Develop and maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers; meet and negotiate terms of contract (prices, discounts, credit terms) and monitor adherence to the contracts ensuring availability of right merchandise at right time.
SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
About the Company
Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.