Monday, April 1, 2013

Required Merchandiser Home Furnishings - M.H. Alshaya

A Merchandiser plans stock/intake requirements to meet the budgeted sales. A Merchandiser also manages the range building and selection/buying process of ranges, maintaining gross profit on purchases and net profile on sales in line with overall business expectations.

Experience:
    Fluent in English language
    Advanced level in Excel is essential along with other Microsoft applications
    2 -3 years of Merchandising experience in a retail environment is essential
    Good interpersonal skills
    Proactive approach to problem solving

Responsibilities:
    Assist with business planning &ongoing planning of merchandise & forecasting of sales, subsequently accountable for sales/margin measurement
    Decide produce procurement through host brand range reviews or direct negotiation, including in season buys
    Asses store execution of merchandising plans, recommend optimum space management options(where applicable) based on store trends/category sales performance
    Recommend retail pricing levels, decide sale lines and mark down percentage strategy
    Develop relationships with internal/external contacts, & assess appropriate & critical information
    Coach & monitor performance of merchandise team within brand team
    Manage/maintain stock file accuracy on auditable elements

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