Manages all the process and activities related to PL product development
process and Direct Imports, coordinates different functions in company,
develops relationship with existing suppliers, sources and contracts new
suppliers ensuring that PL and DI products reach targeted profitability,
quality and sales, revises current assortment and sets improvement measures.
Within related categories assures that all activities are in line with PL
Strategy. Delivers min 6 new projects per year.
Accountabilities
New Product Management;
* Providing detailed category assessments and segmentation creates and proposes New Product annual launch plan (NPD) for Private Label (PL) and Direct Imported brands (DI brands) to Top Management
* Collaborating with the internal and external stakeholders, manages and executes new PL and Imp brands projects and processes within categories that he is responsible for
* Ensures that all the PL and IMP brands are in line with PL/DI brands Strategy
* Ensures coordination and collaboration with the category managers to ensure the achievement of PL and DI brands sales, margin and inventory targets.
* Managing the project & ensuring that PL/DI brands NPD projects meet defined timelines and all the activities are executed
* Conducts cost benefit analysis pre and after product launch, identifies the risks, defines market positioning, sets quality standards for the product.
Sourcing & Negotiation of Buying Terms;
* Negotiating with various suppliers responsible for reaching best buying terms for both overseas and local suppliers ( targeted cost prices, margins, payment terms, quality level and inventory)
* Proposes new vendor selection and commercial terms to management based on defined criteria.
* Responsible for new PL/DI brands vendors sourcing process (visiting specialized global fairs, travels to audit vendor facilities, on line sourcing...,)
* Responsible for overall PL/DI brands vendor relationship in front of Nahdi Company (main contact point)
* Responsible for contract management with all of our PL/DI brands vendors
* Ensures effect inventory control by working closely with Merchandise Planning, Category Management and Overseas buying planner (inventory level, lead times, and other logistic requests).
Packaging Development Coordination / Design & Regulatory Compliance;
* Briefs PL Marketing team in reference to new product packaging design by providing all the required information
* Collaborating with other stakeholders responsible for the sign off color proofs
* Collaborating with SFDA and QA Manager, follows up with SFDA and another local legal regulation and ensures that PL/DI brands products are aligned and have full legal compliance.
* Follows global PL and retail market trends, product innovation and packaging trends, - sets benchmarks and uses global or local best practice as reference.
* Works closely with QA manager in ensuring that PL products have quality level in line with PL Strategy and that delivered products meet agreed product specification.
Internal Stakeholders Reporting;
* Reporting to all internal stakeholders on status of new launches
* Reports on PL/DI brands achievements through internal presentations (Commercial meetings, SOP meetings, meeting with other stakeholders )
* Reports directly to PL and DI Senior Manager
Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities;
he/she may perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
* Indoors : 80%
* Outdoors : 20%
* Working Days : 5 Working Days
* Days off : 2 Days Off
* Working Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Requirement
Education
* BSc Degree
Experience
* 3 - 6 Years of Experience in Retail - preferred PL, Sourcing or CM background
* Experience of doing business with international suppliers
* FMCG product development experience
Computer Skills
* MS Office Suite
Languages
* English
* Arabic (optional)