Assistant Buyer at Alghanim Industries

, , Kuwait -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, MS Office Skills, SAP Knowledge, Relationship Building, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Leadership, Attention to Detail, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategy, Product Development, Inventory Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Retail Strategy, Consumer Electronics Knowledge

Industry

Retail

Description

Long Description Job Summary To manage a defined category or sub category to continuously improve ranges and promotions and exceed sales and margin targets. Develop a category plan that supports delivery of the customer plan, market share acquisition, excellent availability + omni channel leadership. Job Responsibilities Develop Category Strategy with buyer to achieve Sales/Profitability targets, and maximize market share of assigned category Develop assortment frequently including Brands, Products & Agencies to ensure freshness and improve profitability Regular planogram updates with merchandising team to cover effective display principles and ensure sell out of phase out / display inventory Implement promo strategy & support functions to ensure business objectives are met; review effectiveness of promotion activity and update team Support advertising & marketing strategy; implement through marketing; review effectiveness of all activities and update category head / team Support Order & Replenishment process through team ensuring an optimal inventory, availability and aged are in control Support new Product Development process & Sourcing for Own Brands Follow & analyze market trends, daily marketing review of core competition to ensure competitiveness in assortment and pricing Work with service & support teams constantly to improve business processes and increase customer satisfaction Online category development and promo strategy development to ensure competitiveness with market & grow online business Manage selected Supplier Relationships as required, agency & non-agency. Range development , negotiate commercial terms , promotional / marketing activities , other operating incomes and follow up on timely payment of supplier receivables In store layout, display & space management/execution via planogram and stores visits Min weekly visits to core stores + competitors with actionable follow up circulated to wider team Candidate Requirements At least 3 - 5 years’ experience within Electronic retailing with at least w years Category Management experience In-depth knowledge of and experience in managing a Consumer Electronics Category Professional development in retail strategy / category management Excellent analytical skills and aptitude to draw out plans and assess accurately the market needs for the category Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent MS office skills + knowledge of SAP or Business Objects preferred Strong relationship building skills Strong negotiation skills Organizational leadership skills Attention to detail / analytical Superior drive + follow up Education Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

The Assistant Buyer will manage a defined category to improve ranges and promotions while exceeding sales and margin targets. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and analyzing market trends.