About GMG
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans and The North Face.
About the Role:
The role of a Senior Merchandiser is to provide support to the Brand Merchandising team. He/She is the main point of contact for suppliers to ensure KPI are met and to ensure all retail points’ KPI are maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Perform merchandise planning, control & documentation.
- Review Merchandise Performance – Sell Through, margin analysis and promotional activation,
- Plan stock allocation for each store inclusive in-season and post season.
- Plan Pre-Buy, Buy and Post Buy for each season.
- Range planning accountability for all point of sales.
- Accountable for inventory health of brand/s
- Co-ordinate all order and deliveries successfully
- Understanding replenishment to maximize full price sales and demonstrating knowledge of stores.
- Organizing stock transfers and movement within the business
- Liaising closely with warehouses, stores and other Head Office departments.
Requirement/Skills:
- Diploma in any discipline with at least 5 years of retail merchandising experience, preferably in sports and fashion-retailing environment.
- Candidate with regional or multi countries accountability are encouraged to apply.
- Display good team spirit, self-starter and focused.
- Business-minded and possess good communication skills and analytical skills
- Good command in English languages and able to carry command a room of audience in presentations and business reviews.
- Advance level of excel skill.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meeting tight datelines.