Merchandise Head ? Fixed Assets

Job Description

1. Job Purpose? Managing the procurement activities of all goods in the assigned category.? Preparing and updating the annual sourcing plan for all merchandise in the assigned category. ? Ensure that products appear in the right store/department, at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities. 2. Key AccountabilitiesPrepare the annual, semi-annual and quarterly procurement plan for all merchandise in the assigned category, considering approved CAPEX, business plans, percentage of yearly disposed and replaced assets etc.Liaise with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors.Maintain a comprehensive library of appropriate data related to suppliers, distributors and product specifications.Coordinate with DC & Logistics and Finance the stock levels of existing assets and ensure that purchase is required. Conduct regular benchmark studies and researches to maintain awareness of competitors' performance, trends and activities.Analyse previous purchase reports, identify cause for variances and propose actions to benefit from positive trends or correct negative trends.Accompany buyers on visits to manufacturers to appreciate production processes and ensure compliance with quality requirements and capability of delivering necessary quantities.Identify production and supply difficulties and deal with any problems or delays as they arise.Meet with new suppliers and manage the distribution of purchased goods, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates. Manage the implementation of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), policies, procedures, processes and control measures and ensure team?s adherence to SCS values including but not limited to; maintaining information confidentiality. Comprehend and adhere to the related UAE legislations, and recommend suitable changes to merchandising policies, procedures, processes and SLAs in the event of new legislation.Enforce procurement policies and ethics on corresponding operations sections and suppliers as well as communicate observations and recommendations to corresponding managers to ensure that the correct procedures and practices are appliedTake steps to report and remedy unethical practices including but not limited to; conflict of interest between SCS employees and suppliers such as favouritism, nepotism, banning of suppliers without legitimate cause. Ensure the full documentation of the merchandising and sourcing process, incidents and supplier files, including but not limited to safeguarding contracts hard and softcopies and ensuring that agreements are made in a reliable manner in compliance with Finance department?s requirements.Review and negotiate contract such as fees, prices, terms and obtain legal opinion before finalisation of contract draft.Visit related exhibitions to meet and evaluate new suppliers.Propose the yearly budget and ensure the adherence to the approved budget.Set appropriate control mechanism to ensure budget compliance and take corrective measures when necessary.Propose and take necessary measures towards the continuous reduction of the operational costs.Build and maintain a customer service culture in the team to provide excellent internal customer service as well as supplier relationship management, which distinguishes SCS positively from its competitors. Day to day management of direct reports. Responsible for setting and delegating individual KPIs and activities to ensure targets are met. Regularly monitor and provide constructive feedback relating to performance, ensure high motivation levels, understand training and development needs, and provide insights for improvement of individual performance.

Keyskills :
Merchandising