RetailThe foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and ACE franchises in the UAE. Representing some of the world’s most popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition of The Robinson Group in 2008. In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region. - 837 stores in 18 countries- Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail space- 13,000 employees - Serves 30 million customers each year"homeworks", Al Futtaim's newest home improvement and lifestyle brand, will launch in KSA in 2016. It will provide a wide selection of DIY and Home & Garden products, ranging from Outdoor Furniture & BBQ’s, Power Tools, Gardening Accessories & Equipment, to Bathroom and Kitchenware, Paint and Accessories, Plants and many more items. There will be a wide range of trusted and world renowned brands represented and all under one roof.About the Job
We are seeking to recruit a Buying Assistant to communicate with the planning, visual merchandising, marketing and logistics teams to support the Buyer, maximize the effectiveness of the Buying Unit, and achieve sales, profits and market share objectives for the Business. Your Job Responsibilities will be including but not limited to the following:
* Work actively to achieve the set availability targets of A *, A-lines & WOW lines
* Liaise with suppliers on correct completion of article master templates in order to provide accurate and timely information to the Master Data Team (MDT
* Reviewing retail/buying prices and margins regularly
* Following up on orders placed and working close with vendors & the logistics team to resolve shipping/delivery issues and assure the target stock levels are met
* Creating on a regular base & ad hoc business reports such as newness sales report etc as and when required
* Substituting for the buyer adequately when necessary to ensure business needs are met and assist buyers in additional activities related to new store opening in UAE and other countries
* Training and mentoring new Buying Assistants and sharing best practices with them
* Understanding of the merchandising process and product life cycle and being able to come up with relevant proposals and recommendations for action.
* Proactively support e commerce team and category development team on their requirements
About You
As a Buying Assistant, you need to demonstrate the following Qualities, Skills & Knowledge:
Education:
* Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience and Knowledge:
* 2 years in a similar role or 2 years product experience in another role coupled with SAP knowledge and advanced excel skills
Job-Specific Skills:
* Advanced technical knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); above average computation abilities, feeling comfortable with various calculations
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-02-22 |
| Job Location: | Cairo, Egypt |
| Job Role: | Administration |
| Company Industry: | Accounting/Auditing |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Student/Internship |
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Buying Assistant | Homeworks | Cairo Festival City | Cairo, Egypt - Al Futtaim Group
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