Merchandise Planner

Jashanmal

Kuwait

Ref: OP403-03

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A Merchandiser will work closely with a Buyer to ensure the product that's bought will enable them to achieve the sales plan
i. Right Merchandise - Styles, brands, colours, sizes etc
ii. Right Place - Which store, depending on their budget and location
iii. Right Time - Having merchandise in stores at the right time in the season
iv. Right Quantities - Enough for the stores to make their budgets but not have to markdown stock at the end of the season
v. The Right Price - Those that will attract customers in spite of competition yet generate a reasonable return on investment

Responsibilities
• Studying purchase patterns of the clients, fashion and periodic styles for predicting the product sales for the shop.
• Evaluating sales reports of the shop.
• Assessing industry related surveys and testimonials reports
• Coordinating and syncing work functions with the merchandise buyer
• Studying the techniques of competition stores.
• Analyzing and evaluating the sales strategy and the promotional techniques of the shop.
• Evaluating the target and goal of the shop and strategizing to achieve the same.
• Devising ideas and suggestions to attract customers to the shop

Requirements

• Knowledge of the retail industry operations and various products in the marketplace.
• Should possess excellent interaction abilities
• Should have the skills of working in a team and making decisions based on study and assessment.
• Should have excellent time management and the ability to meet the set targets.

About the Company

Since 95 years, Jashanmal has been a household name and a reliable partner for international fashion, footwear, home appliances, travel gear and publishing companies seeking to do business in the GCC.

Our retail operations span over 150 stores in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Our distribution network extends to more than 1,000 outlets. Supported by a proprietary logistics network that manages freight-forwarding, warehousing, regional and international supply chains.

The group is an equity partner in a number of regional joint ventures and actively seeks partnerships with firms looking for market-entry into the areas it operates in.

Jashanmal is headquartered in Dubai with offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain,Oman, Qatar and India.

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