Buying Assistant

UAEN Buying Assistant | Retail | Watsons | Dubai Overview of the role The Buying Assistant coordinates, executes and manages the activities of a buying department, classification or key programs, depending on scope and complexity, and assists the Category Buyer in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals. What you will do Performance Analysis • Assist and coordinate merchandizing and promotional activities to ensure successful execution • Works with cross-functional team to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store assortments and quantities. • Develops performance reports to determine appropriate allocation for maximum results. • Develops in store stock analysis by size for key classifications i.e. Exclusive brands and other brands • Handle queries from suppliers and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely submission on proposals • Assist in price checks and obtain samples from suppliers • Communicates out-of-stock concerns to the Buying and Planning teams • Assist to communicate effectively with Operation and Trading Support for promotions and Trading activities • Manages and checks PO created in SAP • Raises shipment, PO discrepancy reports Performance and Financial Goals Achievement • Ensures timely and accurate execution of new store assortments as well as initial distributions and replenishment for existing locations • Maintains correct stock levels by store • Meets or exceeds sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals. • Analysis and communicates location performance, including sales/inventory comparisons, seasonality and marketing impacts. • Develops departmental distribution strategies to capture location-based opportunities through quantifying volume and profit opportunities analysis. • Follows product from receipt at the Distribution Centre, to point of allocation and complete receipt at store level. This is most important at floor set time periods • Generate and review a range analysis report at the end of each phase/season to share successes and learn from any mistakes Field Communication • Participates in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues • Develops knowledge of regional variances and store attributes and trends through data analysis and field communication. • Develops effective field relationships to capture location opportunities and / or liabilities Skills Required Skills to be successful • Communication & interpersonal skills • Personal Integrity • Strong analytical skills & problem-solving skills • Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues What equips you for the role • Graduate Degree • Retail and Whole sales experience • Commercial Acumen • Customer focus • Minimum 1 years of relevant experience Job Details Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates Company IndustryAccounting Company TypeEmployer (Private Sector) Job RolePurchasing and Procurement Employment TypeFull Time Employee Monthly Salary RangeUnspecified Number of Vacancies1

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