Overview of the role:Sr. Buyer Merchandiser is responsible for identifying & delivering a range appropriate to the region, whilst working with the UK to ensure product & pricing strategy are correct and relevant for the MENA region and there by achieve the Key Business KPIs of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock.What you will do:-Description of Accountability:BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY OF KEY KPIs

• Continuously search for Business Opportunities to increase Sales and Cash Margin
• In depth knowledge of BU, Markets operated in and Key Competitors
• Recommends & produces analysis to make good forward planning decisions
• Maintains BU WSSI

SALES AND OTB PLANNING

• Assists & supports senior merchandiser with planning appropriate Sales and Cash Margin by Department/Range/store
• Assists in planning appropriate Space for each Department/ Range in each Store
• Assists in planning appropriate OTB and Options by T Department/Range
• Cut OTB: Core v Fashion Flow v Fashion
• Assist in planning appropriate e-Commerce Buy

RANGE DETAIL PLANNING

• Management of Core Template to size level to drive Core Availability
• Size Cut analysis & recommendation by Department/ Market
• Plan appropriate Good/ Better/ Best Offer
• Sufficient Volume on Key OPPS
• Appropriate Colour Balance
• Authoritative Product Statements on Hero Product

PRODUCT SELECTION

• Detailed Preparation for UK Buying Fairs
• Assist in developing a clear IBO Strategy
• Confident Product Selection and Range Balancing
• Ensure buys are in line with the shop visual plan strategy
• Opportunity Buys to Support Marketing Strategy
• Spend Control
• Margin Optimization
• Right balance of core & fashion

TRADE

• Attend weekly team meeting and suggest actions to drive business
• Prepare Weekly Store Communication (GM Action News)
• Manage Allocation Blueprint
• Manage Replenishment Strategy by Type of Product/ Market
• Recommend consolidations to the Senior merchandiser
• Assist in implementation of a robust Promotional Calendar
• Assist in implementation of a robust Innovations Communication
• Ensure Opening Price Points well executed and Messaged In-Store
• Effective Markdown Management - controlling Shop in Shop
• Statements but clearing Seasonal Lines

MARKET AWARENESS

• Conduct Quarterly Comp Shops
• Report on Key Actions to remain Price Competitive
• Report on Key Missed Opportunities
• Assist in conducting Bi - annual SWOT with Store Champions
• Engage in store visits

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Build Good Relationships with colleagues within M&S
• Build good relationships with M&S Operations Team, VM Team and Marketing Team
• Build good working relationship with UK

LEADING PEOPLE

• Guide & train Assistant merchandiser & allocator to develop into the next role
• Be involved in appraisals

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