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Job Title Merchandise Manager

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Merchandise Manager

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim Retail invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40,000 team members in 15 international markets representing over 100 nationalities - all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

Role Purpose:

The Merchandise Manager is responsible for supporting sales development through visual merchandising and brand visibility at the point of sale while setting forward estimates for the different buying groups, considering a number of variables, such as selling space, trends, feedback from stores. The role holder is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the stores while managing all suppliers.

Role Details - Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Planogram

Collaborate closely with store's team to ensure optimal execution of Planograms

Ensure all stock is merchandised and displayed according to standards

Merchandising Strategy

Maintain contacts with the vendors in order to ensure timely delivery of goods and ensure inventory plans are executed to meet the required standards

Partner with merchants to forecast the future trends and predict exact demand while ensuring that products are delivered on time

Manage and develop effective weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly merchandise plans.

Lead and oversees the buying requirements and formulate a buying plan and budget for the brand/category and ensures proper monitoring of orders

Coordinates regular meetings with Operation Managers/Store Managers to share insights arising from market dynamics and brand/category performance

Assist in communicating comprehensive product and financial strategies while overseeing pricing procedures

Ensure accurate execution of in-store visual merchandising standards and guidelines

Ensure all products are available within brand range

Ensure all visual equipment is safely stored and kept in good condition

Collaborate with all stakeholders to deliver a strong and consistent brand image within the store

Ensure promotions and best-selling products are featured in key locations in the store

Support the creation of a merchandising / design criteria in line with the design guidelines

Training and Product Knowledge

Maintain detailed knowledge of the products in store

Participate in the trainings workshops to demonstrate best practice when displaying new items

Develop a merchandising manual guideline for stores

Maintain an updated list of all branding elements, with exact dimensions for each product

Research local trade shows to source new ideas in the field of merchandising

Policies and Procedures

Manage the implementation of the merchandising design criteria

Implement the MAF Retail values in the assigned area of responsibility and ensure that it is adhered to and exhibited

Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Replenishment Team to ensure that layouts reflect inventory levels

Develop replenishment strategies to elevate business revenue

Collaborate with the Marketing department for the development of the promotion leaflet

Human Capital Responsibilities

Proactively identify and seek professional development opportunities to improve leadership and technical skills pertaining to the direct line of work

Apply and follow MAF Retail's Human Capital corporate policies and relevant procedures and instructions

Provide training and feedback to direct reportees when required

Definition of Success

Implementation of planogram and visual display design

Efficient pricing strategies

Coordinating buying plan

Communicating product and financial strategies

Identification and resolution of store violations

Implementation of product training programs

Implementation of design guidelines

Personal Characteristics and Required Background:

Minimum Qualifications/education

Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Marketing

Minimum experience

7+ years in a similar position

Skills

Strong planning and organization

Product/category/brand knowledge

Industry Knowledge

MS Office and tools

Analytical skills

Excellent communication and presentations

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