Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates فرح اكسبيرينسيز Full time
  • Reporting into a Senior CategoryManager, the Category Manager is accountable for the end-to-enddevelopment and execution of an assigned productcategory.
  • Support the Senior Category Managerin the day-to-day running of thedepartment.
  • Work to agreed budgets includingopen-to-buy, cost of goods, freight, and GP margins across each ofthe business units and deliver these againstexpectations.
  • Place orders based on the buyingplan and critical path, ensuring merchandise is delivered as perthe intake plan.
  • To monitor the inventorylevels on a regular basis and to take proactive action for anysupplier category / range / product based on stock intake and salespattern.
  • Review and analyze stock / salesreports to understand the best/slow sellers within yourcategory.
  • Continuously assess the quality andpopularity of existing products and make recommendations forchanges or improvements as necessary.
  • Maintainthe product hierarchy to ensure effective reporting andcategorization of products.
  • Collaborate withother shared service functions to evaluate supplier options,prices, and quality.
  • Maintain trustrelationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing. To understandthe supplier relationship in the organization and the correctmanner of addressing our suppliers . To assist suppliers withday-to-day queries including samples, timely delivery of goods,stock ready dates and expected delivery dates into thebusiness.
  • Ensure products comply with UAEregulations through a robust test, audit, and complianceprocess.
  • Collaborate with relevant intellectualproperty (IP) holders and partners to align productofferings.
  • Ownership of the IP design, sample,production approval process via the online submissionportals.
  • Ensure effective communication,collation and follow-up with internal and external stakeholderswhere required.
  • Perform other reasonable dutiesas requested by seniormanagement.

To beconsidered for this role, you will need tohave:

Essential:

  • Highersecondary or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 yearsbuying and product developmentexperience.
  • Possess a fundamental understandingof retail theories and standards, product design and packaging,product sourcing and delivery, contract negotiation, productinventory control, product display, and product pricing andsales.
  • Proficiency in writing, speaking, andunderstanding the English language.
  • Ability tomonitor and identify problems proactively. Understanding of howbest to utilize all resources available to solve problems quicklyand effectively as they occur and with a strong sense ofurgency.
  • Stays current on new retail trends,technologies, and processes emerging in the industry andproactively works to develop new products and services that willimprove profits through increased operational efficiency and/orimproved guest satisfaction.
  • Negotiationskills
  • Interpersonalskills
  • Leadershipskills
  • Multitasking skills - Ability to work ina fast paced, fun, and busy environment managing multipledeadlines.
  • Knowledge of department budgeting,P&L, and open-to-buydevelopment.
  • Knowledge and understanding ofcomputer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, POSsystems, retail inventory control and financesoftware.
  • Adaptability, comfortable with changein a fast-paced environment.

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