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HEAD OF MERCHANDISING DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING International Fashion Company
| Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 26th Jul 2010 |
| Closing Date: | 23rd Aug 2010 |
| Posted By: | First Resort Global Recruitment |
| Details: | |
| HEAD OF MERCHANDISING DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING International Fashion Company + NEW VACANCY + HEAD OF MERCHANDISING DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING International Fashion Company In TAX FREE Dubai Our client is a leading global retail company representing some of the most popular, developing and diverse brands within fashion and retail. The organization covers wholesale and retail trading across international brands including clothing, shoes and perfume for men, women and children. We are now looking for an experienced Head of Merchandising Development and Sourcing who has worked within Kidswear/Teen Apparel. JOB OVERVIEW: The job holder will be responsible for overall business management of all product categories/brands within the concept and will ensure the development, implementation and management of category/brand business plans to maximize sales and profits. Reporting to: CEO KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Planning and Budgeting •Create the overall product and merchandizing strategy (private vs international brands) for the Concept •Oversee the category/brand management with the objective of maximizing sales and profits •Plan and approve the merchandising budget for the category/brand •Liaise with the process excellence team to spearhead continual improvement in Buying & Merchandising processes Category/Brand Management •Develop comprehensive category/brand business plans that are consistent with the company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories/brands •Plan and approve the buying budget for the category/brand •Monitor and review the performance of category/brand business plans by using appropriate scorecard for measuring category/brand performance •Maintain relationships with key vendors who are critical for the long term success of the business Merchandise Planning •Supervise the merchandise planning process and all other parameters used for merchandise analytics •Oversee planning of merchandise requirements by setting sourcing triggers based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forth coming events, replenishment needs etc Supplier Management •Ensure that there are adequate measures for cost savings through negotiations with Suppliers •Ensure that there are Systems and Processes for the achievement of reconciliation with the Suppliers; •Guarantee on-time delivery of merchandise by the supplier without delay Product Design •Ensure all design and development activities are carried out within budget and are related to market demands, company image and business strategy •Supervise design and development plan with specifications on product features, functions, packaging and resource requirement across categories People Management •Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve stretch targets and take leadership positions •Retain and engage the talent employed and build a collaborative and high performance team ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: •Graduate in Business Administration preferred •15 years minimum experience •10 years experience with Kids/Teen wear Apparel BENEFITS: •Excellent Salary package for experienced candidates •Plus fantastic benefits package – including accommodation and transport •Salary will depend on level of experience & interview performance To apply in confidence please email your CV FIRST RESORT GLOBAL RECRUITMENT Leaders in Executive Level Recruitment Worldwide | |
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