To drive category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment,
pricing change analysis, historical changes and future forecasting and vendor
proposals and agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the category planning process, highlighting growth opportunities and identifying business targets through category, shopper and market analysis
* Plan store promotions that feature popular products and ensure that all product lines are adequately stocked and available
* Establish and implement a category sales plan that meets agreed sales, margin and profit targets
* Negotiate best buying prices with suppliers and obtain maximum possible discounts while managing store purchases to optimize rebate
* Set up the full logistic cycle from order placement till goods received at the store to ensure that stock levels are adequate and match the requirements / forecasted demand
* Coordinate with the IT team to control the master database and update system price list, new item creation, product description, barcode creation, cost price, and data clearing
* Design planograms and set display standards by creating guide books and coach section managers and store managers.
* Review and analyze feedback from stores on suppliers, quality of products, price changes, promotions and plan actions in accordance to optimize sales growth
Requirements:
Educational Qualifications & Certificates
* Bachelor's degree in Business Management/ Marketing or equivalent
Experience
* 8-10 years of total experience with at least 3-4 years of experience on similar position managing in GCC
* Applicant must have excellent product knowledge
* Should have good buying experience and supplier's network
Required professional skills
* Confidence & Assertiveness
* Negotiation and Convincing Skills
* Budgeting & Sales Analysis
* Business Development
* Pricing strategy
* * ptimize the product sourcing mix across manufacturers, distributors and third-party retailers * * ork with planning and supply chain partners to manage owned inventory in your category * * wn vendor relationships, including negotiating product costs and supplier funding * * nsure holi…
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