Toy Buyer – Kuwait, Middle East

This position will provide you with plenty of new challenges, variety and opportunities for progression. Some of your core responsibilities will include supplier liaison, competitor analysis, co-ordination of advertising material & Marketing departments and trying out the product for selection and range reviews.

We seek applications who have excellent knowledge of the Buying/Merchandise function of a large retail business with a proven administrative background in a merchandising role

Role Function

Supports the store concepts by sourcing toy merchandise across all categories, developing assortment plans, managing vendor relations and partnering with store personnel and merchandisers to maintain balanced inventory levels in order to meet sales and profit goals and maintaining a healthy margin.

Principle Responsibilities

• Develops a balanced assortment plan. for new and existing store concepts
• Assists in the setting of new stores and plan-o-gramming of new programs where needed
• Negotiates and establishes vendor programs in order to maximize sales and profitability
• Places initial orders and reorders as needed for all stores
• Reviews and monitors market trends by attending applicable trade shows and ensuring the company has the latest competitive advantage.
• Monitor competitive pricing through frequent store visits and the review of competitive ads
• Prepares control books for locations in order for store personnel to maintain an uninterrupted flow of product
• Implements and communicates new vendor programs to Store GM's and establish vendor training wherever possible.
• Partners with merchandisers and Store GM's on a daily basis to maintain adequate inventory levels
• Provides support and assists in solving customer related issues

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• 4-6 Years toy buying experience in a retail environment Advantageous
• Good English language skills.
• Ability to multi-task and interface with other departments on a daily basis
• Strong negotiation skills, organizational and assortment planning experience
• Strong PC Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to financially plan and understanding aggressive item merchandising
• Strong communication/sense of urgency/follow-up skills
• Creative thinker

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