Category Manager - Plug Ins in Dubai

AF10752 -
Job Title: Category Manager | Plug Ins | Dubai

Retail

:: About the Business:

Plug-Ins is a leading multi-brand consumer electronics and IT retailer in the UAE and acknowledged favourite with discerning customers. An Al-Futtaim group company, Plug-Ins represents over 350 leading brands through an established network of four stores located in popular shopping destinations: Dubai Festival City, The Dubai Mall, Al-Ghurair City and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi. Plug-Ins enjoys high-brand recognition across the Middle East and is known for its leadership position and trend-setting initiatives. Plug-Ins has made buying electronics an enjoyable experience with customer friendly layout store layouts, excellent service and knowledgeable staff; all key ingredients of its customer service philosophy. Reputed for its extensive range of products, the electronics retail chain is underpinned by a team of product-savvy consultants who guide and assist customers in their purchasing decisions.

:: About the Job:

Working as part of an experienced buying team you will have the the following key responsibilities:

Ensuring that the category that you are responsible for is put together to ensure that sales targets are acheived along with the margin target of the category.
Reviewing all quotes and offers and ensuring that commercially prudent terms are agreed with vendors and these are complied with during execution of buying
Analysing the impact of terms and negotiates commercially acceptable conditions
Reviewing existing and new products within a category and putting together complete range of assortment within each category within a Buying Group
Constantly monitoring the industry for changing market trends by attending fairs, through trade magazines, and ensuring all new products are made available for a concept or a theme
Monitoring and effectively managing the target margin for your category within a Buying Group
Constantly monitoring inventory level and ensuring newness in inventory holdings
Implementing a delivery system to ensure multiple turns of inventory
Constantly reviewing and analysing of competition in different markets to identify potential areas of opportunity and threats
Actively participating in finalising events and promotional campaigns
Ensuring that the Event Management team is informed of new trends in the market, exclusive products in offer, etc.
Identifying products and themes for events


:: About You:

Ideally you will come from a retail industry and you will be able to demonstrate:

Previous buying experience is a must
Excellent MS Excel skills
Previous exposure to SAP or similar
Excellent communication skills
Planning and organising skills
Analytical and negotiation skills
Attention to details


Deadline: 25/04/2013

How to Apply:

http://www.afuturewithus.com/careers/al-futtaim/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=57045&ln=en