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Job description / Role
Assistant Merchandiser - The Body Shop - Kuwait
At The Body Shop we believe true beauty comes from the heart. For us, beauty is much more than a pretty face - it's about feeling good and doing good, too. We make our products with love and care. We source some of the finest raw ingredients from the four corners of the globe. In store, the helpful and friendly staff provide a shopping experience our customers love.
As an Assistant Merchandiser with The Body Shop you will assist the Senior Merchandiser & Business Manager whilst being accountable for both European & Middle Eastern markets.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and analysing reports to understand margin & profit drivers
* Management of stock levels in store/warehouse, ensuring we remain within stock holding budget
* Ordering stock across various markets
* Forecasting orders and quantities for current range and future launches
* Tracking shipments and invoices whilst insuring all internal systems contain the correct information.
Requirements
* Degree level education
* Excellent English skills
* Strong business and commercial awareness
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent IT, numerical and analytical capabilities
* Motivation and enthusiasm for retail and The Body Shop brand.
Merchandising experience is preferable, but not essential.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.