| Job Summary: ● Sales and gross profit for the category through efficient assortment, pricing and promotions ● Negotiate other income through space selling and Rebate agreements ● Maintain optimal inventory levels Job Responsibility: ● Responsible for delivery of sales and gross profit budgets for the category ● Understand the target customer group and build an efficient assortment for the category basis store size, demography & customer profile ● Plan promotions for the target group for driving basket size ●Close annual joint business plan with vendor partners on business, promotions and category built up initiatives. Maintain price competitiveness for key items through periodic benchmarking ● Ensure procurement efficiency and best buying cost through market audit and negotiation ● Negotiate display and rebate agreements with potential partners ● Review stock planning input monthly and update the changes basis trends ● Analyze low GP products and come up with action plans for increasing earnings. Track ageing stocks daily and plan stock movement and clearance ● Maximize sales by supporting store teams through aggressive promotions ● Follow up regularly on out of stock items and establish alternative supply options ● Plan mega event catalogue promotions quarterly for driving customer walk ins ● Jointly plan category development projects with vendor partners ● Review agreement performance quarterly with vendor partners ●Sourcing & Price leadership: • Identify alternate vendors for the assigned purchase groups • Identify alternate products/ articles in the assigned category which gives more GP & Sales • Map Suppliers from different geographies effective and efficient sourcing. • Negotiate with suppliers on product pricing, trade support with facts( JCC business size, category share, Category growth etc.) and close the deal at best price. • Achieve price leadership by effective negotiation with vendors/principals and innovative supply chain management. • Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers, and monitor the adherence to the contract terms. |
| Key Performance Indicators: • Measures • Delivery • Total cost savings • Quality • Cost avoidance • Implemented cost reduction savings • procurement cycle time |
| Functional Competencies: • English & Hindi Language • Products & SKU’s • Selling Skill • Change Leadership |
| Company: JCC |
Job Category: Deputy Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Dubai