| Senior Buyer Boots | |
| Alshaya Kuwait Ref: GP435-722 |
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The RoleThe RoleWith more than 17,000 employees and 1,700 stores, Alshaya is spearheading the expansion of more than 50 world-class leading retail brands such as Debenhams, Express, Mothercare, Starbucks, Mac, The Body Shop, H&M, Dean & Deluca and Boots in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. To realize its highly ambitious and aggressive expansion plan, Alshaya is looking for a Senior Buyer - Boots. Role Specifics: To manage the category effectively to meet growth objectives, whilst at the same time ensuring the highest quality of offers to maximize sales & profit as set out in the Business Plan. Ensure the products managed effectively in line with growth objectives Responsibilities: Maximize delivery of sales & profit in line with growth strategy for the category, including the agreed penetration of Boots brand products & maximizing supplier funding Actively seek & communicate Local Market Intelligence, Country learning's & Insights Manage all sales plan information in line with the sales plan timetable Identify & implement new product offers that will increase competitiveness & differentiation Be the key source of product knowledge & information Identify key suppliers & develop a mutually beneficial business relationship with each Manage Inventory management(new/exclusive/replacement/discontinued/promotional/seasonal lines) Work in partnership with the Supply Chain team to deliver the best Supply Chain processes & services Review & implement retail prices that are competitive within the agreed policy |
RequirementsRequirements Pharmacy degree or qualification preferred Strong communication skills Excellent Negotiation skills 5 years retail experience including 3 years in a buying role Competitive Middle East Package |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyM.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the worlds most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, P.F. Changs, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2000 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Services, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. M.H. Alshaya Co. stores can currently be found in 15 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. It employs more than 20,000 people from over 80 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |
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