naukri
Category Buyer - GCC
Lulu center - Sole Proprietorship LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 4 weeks ago
Category ManagementProcurementSales ForecastingInventory ManagementMarket ResearchSupplier Relationship Management
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Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods within the FMCG, retail and consumer packaging sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market trends, supplie
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Category ManagementProcurementSales ForecastingInventory ManagementMarket ResearchSupplier Relationship Management
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods within the FMCG, retail and consumer packaging sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market trends, supplie
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category purchasing strategies to optimize product selection and pricing.
- Prepare order schedules for allocated product categories based on previous sales history and sales forecasts for upcoming seasons.
- Enhance assortment planning processes and continuity purchase processes for respective products.
- Monitor sales forecasts and inventory levels across allocated products and work with the store team to order stock / maintain optimum stock levels.
- Analyze sales history, sell through, size & category analysis and physical stock verification as a base for re-ordering stock.
- Reduce carry over stock, improve stock turns and manage timely delivery of merchandise to the warehouse.
- Liaise with the IT team to upload pricing into the system following the price architecture and predetermined margins.
- Conduct regular competitors store visits to monitor market changes, competitor prices and products.
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively.
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