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Ref: QP571-04
Job description / Role
• Merchandise Assortment Planning, Allocations, OTB and Replenishment of stock, Invento-ry Stock Optimization, Promotions
• Monitor stock movement, consider markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs Recommend retail pricing levels, decide sale lines & mark down percentage strategy
• Co-ordinate with the store & warehouse regarding the new arrival, the display material & the stock release & return.
• Assess store execution of merchandising plans, recommend optimum space management options (where applicable) based on store trends / category sales performance
• Analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential.
• Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.
• Analysing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines; Present monthly revisions of merchandise plans
• Assist in pricing strategy, ensuring the logic, commerciality & within the brand targets for margin
• Prepare and analyse reports to determine sales/margin/profit information with recommen-dation where appropriate
• Revise the forecasting of orders quantities based on sales and stock information
• Identify /plan promotional events, & deliver in consultation with Operations & VM`s
• Pro-actively utilize available software/ systems & identify improvements / requirements for further action
• Manage / maintain stock file accuracy with a focus on auditable elements.
• Supervise the Merchandise Planners with their daily tasks and objectives
Requirements
• Senior Energetic Merchandise Planner/buyer with a strong background in fashion & footwear, with experience across GCC & MENA having below skills:
• Good written and verbal Communication
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Proficient at maths and MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Good at forecasting and paying attention to details, new and upcoming trends
• Good negotiating and influencing skills
• Commercial acumen and Product Knowledge
• Ability to multi-task whilst working under pressure
• Ability to delegate; team working, motivational and leadership skills
• Arabic is an added benefit
About the Company
El Hebri is a leading retail company based in Dubai that operates franchise concepts in North Africa & the UAE since 1986. The company has developed a notable network of retail stores representing a wide range of leading international brands in fashion & home furnishings such as; Jennyfer, Celio, Twinset Milano, Max, Splash, Home Box.
With over 500 diversified passionate employees, we make sure that we hire high skilled talents to join our professional team who fuels our competitive edge and drive our vision forward.