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 KPI\xe2\x80\x99s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock.What you will do:-Description of Accountability:BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY OF KEY KPI\xe2\x80\x99s
Continuously search for Business Opportunities to increase Sales and Cash Margin
In depth knowledge of BU, Markets operated in and Key Competitor\xe2\x80\x99s
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 OPP\xe2\x80\x99S
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 \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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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