Job Description
Manages all the processes and activities related to Directly Imported (DI) brands sourcing and Importation process, coordinates different functions in company, develops relationship with existing suppliers, sources and contracts new suppliers ensuring that DI products reach targeted profitability, quality and sales, revises current assortment and sets improvement measures. Within related categories assures that all activities are in line with PL/DI brands Strategy.
Accountabilities
Planning and leading new product/brand's introduction trough Project Management process
By providing detailed category assessments and segmentation creates and proposes New Product annual launch plan (NPD) for Directly Imported brands (DI brands) to Top Management
By collaborating with the internal and external stakeholders, manages and executes new DI brands projects and processes within categories that he is responsible for.
Ensures that all the DI brands are in line with Priva Label /Directly Imported (PL/DI) brands Strategy.
Ensures coordination and collaboration with the category managers to ensure the achievement of DI brands sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Project management - ensures that DI brands projects meet defined timelines, and all the activities are executed.
Conducts cost benefit analysis pre and after product launch, identifies the risks, defines market positioning, sets commercial standards for the product that need to be achieved.
Sourcing and negotiation of buying terms:
Through negotiations with various suppliers responsible for reaching best buying terms for both overseas and local suppliers (targeted cost prices, margins, payment terms, lead times and inventory)
Based on defined criteria, proposes new vendor selection and commercial terms to management
Responsible for new DI brands vendors sourcing process (visiting specialized global fairs, online sourcing, visit of existing or potential new suppliers )
Responsible for overall DI brands vendor relationship in front of Nahdi Company (main contact point)
Responsible for contract management with all our DI brands vendors
Ensures effect inventory control by working closely with Merchandise Planning, Category Management and Overseas buying teams (inventory level, lead times, and other logistic requests).
Reporting to internal stakeholders
Reporting to all internal stakeholders on status of new brands launches
Reports on DI brands achievements through internal presentations (Commercial meetings, SOP meetings, meeting with other stakeholders)
Reports directly to PL/DI Senior Manager
Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned Accountabilities; he/she may perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Indoors : 80%
Outdoors : 20%
Working Days : 5 Working Days
Days off : 2 Days Off
Working Hours : 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Job Requirements
Education
BSc Degree
Experience
Min 3-6 Years of Experience in Retail preferred Importation business or CM background
Experience of doing business with international suppliers
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite
Languages
English
Arabic (optional)
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
Gender:
nm
Nationality:
Any Nationality
