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Our client is a leading global retail company representing some of the most popular, developing and diverse brands within fashion and retail. The organization covers wholesale and retail trading across international brands including clothing, shoes and perfume for men, women and children.

They are an expanding and developing company moving into new areas and new locations across the Middle East and the USA

We are now looking for an experienced Merchandising Manager who has worked with launching new brands, introducing new brands into new markets, implementing a brand, building a brand from scratch etc. Will be responsible for a Merchandising team covering a brand(s) across Saudi Arabia and possibly internationally.

Fashion Retail experience is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Implement the Company Merchandising Strategy for procurement of Merchandise which incorporates and interprets the Brand Partner(s) procurement strategies in order to deliver and preserve the brand identity.

·         Implement a Profit Planning Strategy for each brand which incorporates the various profit parameters in order to achieve or exceed the Business and Sales Plan objectives for sales and profitability.

·         Implement the detailed buy plan for each brand based on the Business Plan and the seasonal cycle rolling forecast (18 months) in line with the Company and Brand Partner agreement.

·         Exchange key market information with each brand partner on the market level of acceptance of new fashion garments and trends acknowledging the need for setting trends in the local market in order to maintain and increase market share of fashion garments in KSA in line with market growth.

·         Procure merchandise of the right product, right market and right quantity in time for the seasonal merchandise launches in line with brand partner guidelines.

·         Optimize the assortment of Fashion Garments for each brand in terms of size ratios, top and bottom ratios and colour combinations (mix and match offering) in order to expose the customer to the full selection of assortment of garments in the store.

·         Comply with the stock turn parameters for each brand in order to benchmark against industry standards and best practice and take the necessary action to improve stock turn performance measures.

·         Ensure the markdown targets are met in order to maximize profitability.

·         Optimize the utilization of Human Resources in the Department through ongoing coaching, performance appraisals, training and development and motivation in order to maximize productivity.

·         Utilize the procurement MIS system in order to submit regular MIS reports to management for decision making.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         At least 3 years experience as Merchandising Manager

·         At least 7 years in Fashion Retail

• Must have experience with launching new brands, introducing new brands into new markets, implementing a brand, building a brand from scratch etc

·         Good understanding and interpretation of Brand Partner Vision, Strategies and Plans, Fashion Trends, International Business

KEY SKILLS:

• Product Knowledge
• Functional Knowledge
• Market Information
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Strategic Management Skills
• Achievement Orientation
• Concern for order, quality and accuracy
• Initiative
• Relationship Building
• Conceptual Thinking
• Organizational Commitment

BENEFITS:

·         Up to 20k SAR per month / $60k USD per annum

·         Excellent benefits package including high quality transport and accommodation allowance

·         Medical

·         Relocation Assistance

·         Great Bonus Scheme