Merchandise Manager

Description du poste

The Merchandise Manager main responsibility is to develop a seasonal and annual buying budget in line with the company financial plans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for submitting gross margin yearly forecast for business approval.

• Achieve gross margin target through effective stock management.

• Monitor sells through rate in order to achieve and exceed stock turn targets.

• Define product range allocation per store based on store profile.

• Establish pricing policy based on competitors analysis and in line with agreed gross margin.

• Regularly generate and review stock performance reports and takes corrective actions as and when necessary.

• Plan and execute end of season markdowns in line with terminal stock budget.

• Regularly analyze the competition and be aware of new trends and communicates findings to line manager.

• Carry out seasonal range reviews and provides line manager with recommendations for future purchases.

• Supervises warehouse and logistic operation.

• Plan and supervises store and warehouse inventories.

• Supervise logistic team to ensure proper follow up on incoming deliveries to prevent delays.

• Regularly communicates with store team and carry out store visits to ensure new products have been launched and displayed as per plan.

• Develop a range of in store promotional activities and ensure sufficient stock volume is purchased to support such activities.

• Minimize end of season clearance markdown by taking in-season active pricing corrections and specific volume driving offers.

• Liaise with the IT department to ensure all stock movements have been updated and reconciled in the system.

• Liaise with Finance Department and ensure all product suppliers’ invoices have been received and paid as per agreed schedule.

Compétences

• Currently working as senior merchandiser for an established retailer.

• Analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Power Point as well as ERP systems.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills across all levels with great attention to details and accuracy.

• Fluency in English written and spoken is a must, Arabic would be an advantage.