Buying assistant/ jr. buyer - united arab emirates, dubai

Overview of the role:the buying assistant coordinates, executes and manages the activities of a buying department, classification or key programs, depending on scope and complexity, and assists the category buyer in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals.  what you will do:-description of accountability:  performance analysisassist and coordinate merchandizing and promotional activities to ensure successful executionworks with cross-functional team to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store assortments and quantities.develops performance reports to determine appropriate allocation for maximum results.develops in store stock analysis by size for key classifications i.e. exclusive brands and other brandshandle queries from suppliers and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely submission on proposalsassist in price checks and obtain samples from supplierscommunicates out-of-stock concerns to the buying and planning teamsassist to communicate effectively with operation and trading support for promotions and trading activitiesmanages and checks po created in sapraises shipment, po discrepancy reports performance and financial goals achievementensures timely and accurate execution of new store assortments as well as initial distributions and replenishment for existing locationsmaintains correct stock levels by storemeets or exceeds sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.analyzes and communicates location performance, including sales/inventory comparisons, seasonality and marketing impacts.develops departmental distribution strategies to capture location-based opportunities through quantifying volume and profit opportunities analysis.follows product from receipt at the distribution centre, to point of allocation and complete receipt at store level. this is most important at floor set time periodsgenerate and review a range analysis report at the end of each phase/season to share successes and learn from any mistakes field communicationparticipates in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issuesdevelops knowledge of regional variances and store attributes and trends through data analysis and field communication.develops effective field relationships to capture location opportunities and / or liabilitiesskillsrequired skills to be successful: microsoft office, particularly excelpc skillsyou must possess strong decision making skills.you will have excellent attention to detail.results-drivenindividual accountabilitycommunication & interpersonal skillspersonal integritystrong analytical skills & problem solving skillsability to follow-up on outstanding issuesability to work effectively as part of a team ability to manage time & work under pressurereadiness to persevere with difficult tasksability to be assertive without being aggressiveable to focus and drive tasks to completion what equips you for the role:bachelor degree (masters preferred)6-7 years’ experience in similar fieldproven ability to achieve goals.thinking and analytical skills.business acumenleadership skills and strategic thinkinggood communication skillsexcellent relationship skillsaccountability   

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