Merchandiser, Marks & Spencer
Al Futtaim Company LLC
Total years of experience :18 years, 0 Months
- Handled buying and merchandising functions related to 6 Depts: sub-brands Per Una and Limited Collection and 4 Departments under Ladies Accessories
- Placed orders in IRP system and liaised with UK IAM’s for seasonal buys and stock updates for the 6 Depts
- Liaised with Logistics/WH team in order to meet stock availability targets and in-store launches
- Reviewed WSSI and sales plans by incorporating Department growth and directions
- Reviewed store grading of existing stores and stock build requirements for new stores
- Worked closely with CDMs and store staff on product feedback (seasonal SWOT) and issues related to stocks and pricing
- Worked closely with Marketing Team and Visual Team on in-store campaigns and product highlights to optimize sales
- Actioned slowsellers and aged stocks through sale markdowns and store highlight/feature
Merchandiser for Children's Wear and Lingerie brands:
- Handled merchandising and buying for Girls, Miss Whatever, Party Princess and La Vie En Rose including proper hierarchy of products in system
- Computed for the Open-to-Buy budget for buying and closely coordinated with global partners for completeness and timeliness of orders by store
- Planned promotions to improve sales with consideration on margins and stockholding
- Worked closely with Operations on a) stock requirements and proper implementation of promotions b) proper store merchandising especially for new stores opening and c) feedback system on bestsellers & slowsellers in order to improve the brand image and overall performance
- Liaised with Logistics and Warehouse for shipments receipt and for store deliveries
- Reviewed stock level by store and recommend transfer to balance inventories.
As Merchandise PLanner for Mikyajy (Cosmetics & Fragrances):
- Handled Mikyajy Division for analysis of sales, inventory, and Open-to-Buy
- Reviewed reasonability of order requirements and ensured timely ordering based on leadtime cycles, schedules, and minimizes stock run-out/overstock situation.
- Identified Model Stocks for shop replenishments.
- Monitored regularly the sales and inventory performance thru regular updates from KOJEase and prepared summary reports and analysis for management.
- Assisted Buyers and Marketing to identify existing (best seller and slow moving) stocks in order to formulate promotions with consideration on the effect on its margin.
As Supervisor for Product Planning & Control Dept:
- Handled Mikyajy Division for analysis of sales, inventory, and Open-to-Buy
- Reviewed reasonability of order requirements and ensured timely ordering based on leadtime cycles, schedules, and minimizes stock run-out/overstock situation.
- Identified Model Stocks for shop replenishments.
- Monitored regularly the sales and inventory performance thru regular updates from KOJEase and prepared summary reports and analysis for management.
- Assisted Buyers and Marketing to identify existing (best seller and slow moving) stocks in order to formulate promotions with consideration on the effect on its margin.
Graduated as Honorable Mention National Science & Technology Authority Scholar for 4 years