Uaen Buying Assistant
3 months ago
Job Requisition ID: 164308
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
**Overview of the role**
The Buying Assistant coordinates, executes and manages the activities of a buying department, classification or key programs, depending on scope and complexity, and assists the Category Buyer in developing, executing and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals.
**What you will do**
- Develops performance reports to determine appropriate allocation for maximum results.
- Develops in store stock analysis by size for key classifications i.e. Exclusive brands and other brands
- Handle queries from suppliers and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely submission on proposals
- Assist in price checks and obtain samples from suppliers
- Communicates out-of-stock concerns to the Buying and Planning teams
- Maintains correct stock levels by store
- Meets or exceeds sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals.
- Participates in weekly cross-functional meetings to share information on current business issues
- Develops knowledge of regional variances and store attributes and trends through data analysis and field communication.
- Develops effective field relationships to capture location opportunities and / or liabilities
**Required skills to be successful**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Adminstration.
**What equips you for the role**
**Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks**:
- Strong decision making
- Networking and building relationships
- Ability to work with people at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated and career focused.
Additional Internal Information:
- Reports to: Catgory Manager
- Band: F
**Note:
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You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.
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