Junior Buyer
Mike sport
Total years of experience :10 years, 5 Months
(Lebanon, Iraq, Cyprus, Cotonou, Bulgaria, Romania, Armenia)
Handling the commercial and marketing tasks for Adidas, Reebok, New Balance,
Erke
Acting Buyer for Crocs, O'neill, Billabong, Bodytalk, Birkenstock and Fila
●Coordinate with designated departments regarding needed products, evaluate bid
specifications.
●Identify potential vendors based on set requirements.
●Benchmark products prices in the market.
●Coordinate with vendors.
●Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends.
●Review performance indicators periodically.
●Maintain good relationships with existing suppliers and work on sourcing plan.
●Conduct regular store visits in order to ensure that brand standards are followed.
●Implement the buying calendar for timely seasonal analysis and manage OTB plan.
●Formulate monthly product focus and Social Media plan to drive key product
initiatives.
●Set policies for purchasing that takes into account budgets, assortment plans, stock
requirements and skills required using open to buy templates.
●Involved in the opening of the branch in Tripoli Lebanon
●Handled Beirut City Center Branch and Tripoli
●Motivate the sales team
●Hire, train, and oversee new staff
●Respond to customer complaints and concerns
●Undertake store administration duties
●Monitor inventory levels and order new items
●Market analysis and study
●Responsible for stock rotation between the shops
●Responsible for launching Calia Website, handling a monthly Social media planning,
developing an online merchandise strategy & analysing on weekly the sales performance
to maximize it.
Mango
●Organize employee schedule vs. budgeted hours.
●Oversee stock, inventory, and new orders.
●Train, develop, and supervise new employees.
●Provide leadership and direction to all employees.
●Analyse and prepare shop performance reports.