Merchandise Planner/ Assistant Buyer
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BUSINESS: ADVENTURE HQ
POSITION: MERCHANDISE PLANNER/ BUYING ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· Work with the Planning Manager to develop and implement merchandise planning strategies based on sales data and market trends.
· Create and manage merchandise assortment plans to drive sales and meet inventory targets.
· Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics, including inventory turnover, gross margin, and sell-through rates.
· Identify opportunities to enhance the profitability of merchandise categories and take appropriate actions to achieve targets.
· Collaborate with Category Managers and Vendors to negotiate prices, buying discounts, order volumes and time- scales.
· Coordinate with the Operations Manager, Store Managers and Product Experts on allocations, store replenishment and stock consolidation to increase sell-through and overall revenue.
· Assess effectiveness of product display and store layouts.
· Collaborate with the AHQ Website team to ensure proper visibility and correct pricing of product lines.
· Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc.
· Review competitors’ pricing, marketing, and other product assortment.
· Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Proven working experience in merchandising planning and buying.
· Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills
· Strong listening and decision-making skills.
- Department
- Adventure HQ Retail
- Locations
- Dubai
Dubai
About Sharaf Retail
We are one of the leading retailers in the Middle East and Far East, operating some of the world’s best-known international brands to the highest standards as well as bringing unique brands to the market such as Forever21, Cotton On, Typo, AdventureHQ and more.
Through a spirit of trust and co-operation, we aim to build and maintain long-lasting, professional and profitable partnerships.
Our operations are supported by professional management, sophisticated infrastructure and long-term investment in information technology and logistics. Our understanding of business needs and the ability to deliver integrated development plans make us the business partner of choice.
Merchandise Planner/ Assistant Buyer
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