Footwear Buyer
Full time
at FirstCry
in
UAE
Posted on May 8, 2024
Job details
- Delivering world class product/brand presentation basis gaps identified in the assortment.
- Delivering & developing the provision of KPIs reporting, daily/weekly review of sales, stock covers, inward tracking, conversions, sell-thrus
- Providing guidance & share product feedback to the senior buyer on the basis of trend forecasts and current buy plans
- Expected to be abreast with latest footwear trends, innovations, product development, brand moves for middle east as a market
- Managing end to end process of GO LIVE & defining the critical path for the ranges & ensuring timely inwards & excellent photography & marketing assets.
- Liase between all brand teams to ensure option planned deliveries in time
- Monitoring & reporting on sales performance, recommend improvements in the range, pricing and margins.
- Proactively conduct competitor analysis to ensure a competitive advantage
- Analyzing sales returns and finding solutions to reduce return rate
- Co-ordinating with different brand teams & finance team to ensure all HS codes are uploaded against all skus for smooth flow of export and ordering process
- Be sharp, analytical, and thoughtful. Thoroughly thinks through problems to come up with solutions.
- Proven ability to successfully thrive in an ambiguous environment and changing market conditions.
- Takes initiative. Doesn't wait to be asked. Plans efficiently while avoiding analysis paralysis.
- Strong team player, acts like an owner, and ultimately focused on delivering results with high standards.
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- Superior verbal and written communications skills; particularly, the ability to deliver analysis in a clear and actionable format. Deliver effective presentations of findings and recommendations to multiple levels of stakeholders.
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