Buyer

Job Description

Employment: Full Time JOB PURPOSE:Buyer is responsible for planning, selecting and purchasing of goods and merchandise that are sold in retail stores. They source new and review existing goods to ensure their products remain competitive.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMeeting Retail sales and Margin targets for Brands/CategoriesSelect and Purchase appropriated goods and merchandise for selling in Retail store.Attend to international Brands sales meetingsPlacing sample orders to check the quality of goods and merchandise.Ensure the brands identity is carried out from the principals to our marketEnsure the right assortment for every store at category/item level.Monitor all purchases against the Purchase BudgetTrack all orders placed from the vendor until the store to guaranty the product reach the right store at the right timePrepare and coordinate with merchandise and VM teams the Brands new collection/products launchEvaluating market trends, store sale trends and placing orders according.Working in sync with Retail sales team.Procuring customer feedback on the merchandise available in the store.Lead and develop team work with MerchandisesPrice and guarantee the right pricing of all items and categoriesMonitoring market changes, competitor prices and productsPerform product markdowns based on sales analysis (sell-thru)Plan and coordinate the transition of old products from regular to outlet storesAnalyzing sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying patternRecommending clearance sales and varying delivery schedules to help control stock levelsPresenting new ranges to retail managersAssisting visual merchandisers in planning store layouts to promote key linesWorking with the Marketing department in order to present sales promotions.Select optimal assortment for each retail location by making sure the category by size split is suitable for the location and demographicPromotion coordination with Operations Team REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree, in retailing, merchandise management, Business Administration or other related fields of study.3 5 years experience in the retail industryCOMPETENCIESCommercial acumen and a passion for the sector and its productsAn understanding of what motivates customers to buy individual products (building assortment for retail locations)Confidence combined with negotiating, influencing and networking skillsCreativity and attention to detailAbility to prioritize and multitaskExcellent analytical skills and the ability to make major decisionsCustomer focusTeam working and leadership skillsNumeracy and IT skills (proficiency in Excel)

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About Company

Established in 1987, Al Boom Marine started as a distribution company selling eyewear, apparel, footwear and accessories of its popular watersports and lifestyle brands. Al Boom Marine now is one of the leading retail and distribution companies in the GCC, operating more than 25 International brands in water sports, swimwear, surfing, cycling, gadgets and lifestyle through 60 retail stores, and more than 300 active wholesale account throughout the GCC and the MENA region.