Senior Merchandise Analyst

Job Description

Senior Merchandise Analyst - Level ShoesWe are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 6o yearsAs we continue to grow, its our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldnt create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. Its an exciting journey were on, and one you could be part of.What we are looking for : Senior Merchandise Analyst - Level ShoesWe are currently looking for a Senior Merchandise Analyst to join our luxury footwear department store, Level Shoes. We are looking for an experienced analyst with multiband knowledge and ability to coach team members whilst working closely with multiple teams in the store.What you will do:You will help maximize the profit potential by analyzing and consolidating inventory risks and opportunities and implementing inventory allocation strategies. You will improve cash flow and increases profit margins as well as trend analysis, inventory allocation and providing guidance with regards to best sellers, slow movers and sale optimization throughout the region.- Perform analysis on gross margins for store budget and by store, categories and sub-categories of products based on historical data, qualitative feedbacks from local team, information on novelties and marketing campaigns and make proposals - Consolidate local reports on sales and gross margins into a regional report - Propose remedial actions to Regional Merchandise manager (e.g. inter-country transfers, product discontinuity, promotions) - Gather intelligence and perform analyses on brand and category performance - Ensure that proper intelligence is gathered on trends and customers in format approved by Regional Merchandise manager (book, pictures, catalogue - Perform annual regional analysis on brand and product category performance as well as on-demand analyses on categories - Prepare pre-buying books and collate feedbacks by country - Consolidate reports from local merchandise team all along the year and during the pre-buying session (pre-buying books) to derive the relevant metrics and analyses at regional level - Provide recommendations as to types of assortment plans to be deployed - Provide specific analyses on performance of categories at regional level - Prepare post buying books for distribution to each country - Consolidate local reports, and perform analyses with regards to replenishment - Consolidate country actualized parameters (e.g. lead time) and check them for Regional Merchandise managers approval - Propose stopping reordering for slow movers - Monitor service levels locally and send reports to regional merchandise team - Follow up on deliveries with suppliers - Support in providing initial Pricing and revised prices - Consolidate KPIs from local teams and perform analysis on results - Perform analysis and prepare negotiation for Regional merchandise manager - Make inquiry in countries regarding recurring defective items - Perform analysis and make recommendation for tactical changes of transportation mode or incoterms - Propose on the choice of value-added services (e.g. labelling) - Provide information as per templates and generate reports - Compile monthly reports at regional level (e.g. sell out by store/category, analysis of best/worst sellers, sell-thru, stock levels, ageing) based on consolidated reports from local merchandise team or direct extraction from system - Compile monthly reports at regional level on customer analytics (e.g. average unit per transactions, average number of units per transaction, conversion rate, statistics by categories of products) based on consolidated reports from local merchandise team or direct extraction from system - Compile reports from countries into a regional report - Provide reports to Brand according to agreed frequency and templates REQUIREMENTS: What you need to succeed in this role:- Experience working with multiple brands preferably in the fashion remit - Strong analytical skills/Excel skills - Be a team player and willing to coach/guide employees Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere Nows your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, youll have everything you need to innovate your career.What we can offer youWe will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts.

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About Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the groups success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Groups competitive edge in todays market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.