Job Description

Key responsibilities:

. The Buyers responsibilities are detailed extensively under the following headings: Sales, Merchandising & Display, Stock, Supplier Relations, Policies & Procedures, Security, and General.

. Ensuring correct Retail pricing structure to secure the budgeted Profit Margins.

. Liaise with suppliers to ensure the latest products are available at Muscat Duty Free prior to the local market

. Develop detailed knowledge of competition in the local market, while also analysing and studying competition within the region at other airports.

. Studying stock reports, margin analysis, sales reports, accounts statements and passenger statistics and recommending appropriate action

. Spending a specified number of hours per week on the shop-floor as per senior management's instructions.

. Visiting the warehouse to monitor physical stock levels and liaising with the warehouse manager on deliveries and stock problems.

. The Buying team will conduct periodic product review studies to analyse the performance of each range of merchandise, comparing the sales results as follows:

. Locating new ranges of merchandise with a view to improving existing sections and starting new departments while ensuring budget margins are maintained or enhanced.

. Representing the company on buying trips to various fairs and exhibitions, as may be requested by Senior Management

. Ensure that suppliers provide all necessary support material and training in order to ensure the image of Muscat Duty Free is maintained.

. Ensure that all Light boxes are sold and space rented in your area and that the Finance Department have invoiced for same.

. Planning the best stock investment levels so as to achieve the acceptable stock turn rates as advised by Senior Management.

. Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained at all times to support the sales of the business. While also taking into consideration the lead times from source for the manufacturing, shipping & customs clearance.

. A high degree of product quality control will be implemented to ensure that each item of merchandise meets the specifications given e.g. packaging, expiry date, instructions.

Requirements

Skills:

To be successfully considered for this role, you must demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills:

. Degree Holder in Business administration or relted field

. 3 years experience Procurement and Logistic, preferably in Retail industry

. Project management experience in interior architecture/design/Construction/Project Management Office environment

. Skilled in MS Office, On-line Procurement Systems, SAP/ARIBA and Quantity Surveying Soft Ware.

. Exceptional Market Knowledge on Building Material Rates

. Negotiation skills

. Planning and Organizing skills

. Time management skills

. Communication skills

. Decision Making Skills