Assistant Merchandiser | Women's & Lingerie | Clothe & Home | MARKS & SPENCER | DUBAI,UAE

Employer:Al Futtaim Group
Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser | Women's & Lingerie | Clothe & Home | MARKS & SPENCER | DUBAI,UAE
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type:Unspecified
Category:Marketing and PR
Description: About the Role The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser of the BU. He/She will produce reports, analyse these and recommend actions. He/she will assist with the planning and product selection of the BU catalogues and categories. He/she will also ensure that trackers and data files are updated and maintained, and for managing the allocation process. Key Role Specific Accountabilities Allocation Process
  • Manage accurate BTF setting
  • Manage ratio balancing
  • Guide and train allocators
  • Manage and implement AI Allocation solution from Invent Analytics
  • Liaise with stores to understand regional needs
 Business Reports and Analysis
  • Generate accurate and clear reports
  • Maintain reporting process
  • Generate promotion tracking
  • Analyse weekly trade report and recommend action points
  • Report and flag best/worst sellers, analyse customer habits and understand product choices
  • Housekeeping of data
  • Produce and Analyse seasonal sales and recommend future buying
 Catalogue Buying
  • Assisting the Senior Merchandiser / Merchandiser in the Catalogue Buying process
  • Maintaining Core Buying sheet to calculate correct buying quantities – implementing Demand Planning solution
  • Data entry of buying quantities to IBT/Digital Range Building system
  • Preparing planograms using DRB
  • Using reporting to make meaningful comparisons against LY / Buying Budget/ Promotional calendar
  • Active role in generating IBO ranges
  • Awareness of the market and contribution to BU strategy
  • Passion for the M&S Brand and appreciation of product
 Communication
  • First point of contact for stores in the event of stock related issues
  • Assist in weekly trade communications
  • Contribute to planning for retail conference
  • Understand transformation to digital mindset, ensure seamless journey for customer through product instore and online
  • Provide clear and accurate information for all business users
  • Good relationship with Principal
  • Ensure product data and descriptions online are customer friendly
 Leading People
  • Work to SMART Objectives, understand Strategic direction of travel and communicate tirelessly
  • Provide coaching for development and ensure succession within the team working with HRBP on Talent Management
  • Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&S Values

Qualifications:
Experience:Min: 3
Salary:Unspecified
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