Retail
The foundation of Al-Futtaim’s retail network was established in the early 1990s with the launch of the internationally renowned and popular IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us and ACE franchises in the UAE.
Representing some of the world’s most popular international brands, Al-Futtaim’s retail network extends throughout the UAE, GCC and North Africa and has a significant presence in Singapore and Malaysia following the acquisition of The Robinson Group in 2008.
In 2012, Al-Futtaim acquired a shareholding in Royal Sporting House, which is active in distribution, direct retail stores and shop-in-shops. The Singapore-based fashion, sports and lifestyle retail giant has 600 stores and many additional points of sale are spread around the world with over 399 in South East Asia, over 74 in the Middle East and over 126 in the South Pacific region.
* 837 stores in 18 countries
* Occupies 5.6 million sq. ft. of retail space
* 13,000 employees
* Serves 30 million customers each year
Toys R Us
Toys “R� Us is the largest specialty toy store in the world. Launched by the Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai in 1995, Toys “R� Us now exist in twelve locations in the Gulf market and has emerged as undisputed market leader for all children related products.
The stores offer an unrivalled range of toys, games, sporting goods, electronics, software, baby products, children’s apparel and juvenile furniture all under one roof. Based in our Regional Head office in Dubai; we now have a need for an experienced Buying Manager.A Reporting into the General Manager,A you will manage a team of buyers andA have full buyer responsibilities that will vary from range planning; managing the budgets/pricing strategy and getting involved with promotional planning and activities.A
In this role you will be responsible for:
* Managing and heading a team of buyers for 5 key categories
* Maintaining relation with suppliers regarding the existing range of products and also follow up for updates on the latest new products in line with the market trends
* Monitoring stock movements and generate purchase orders to maintain optimum level of stocks as per the business requirement
* Initiating market survey to ensure that we are competitive in the market with regard to pricing and product range
* Interacting with suppliers for feedbackA regarding the progress on various product lines and to ensure that we have adequate stocks on the product range
* Monitoring and reviewing each product price and range to obtain credit note and volume rebates from suppliers
* Development of key successful categories
* Creating exclusivity with suppliers to gain greater market share
To seriously be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have had previous experience in managingA children's categories.
Ideally degree qualified you will bring with you a wealth of buying / merchandising experience gained within aA children's/babies retail brand.A As an effective communicator you will have an excellent track record of developing longstanding relationships with key stakeholders that include senior managers within the business along with suppliers and vendors.A Candidates who gained an exposure to SAP are very much encouraged to apply.A
In addition to this you need to understand the fullA financial aspects around category management, managed a P&L and understandA buyingA integrationA in relation toA logistics.
If you possess these abilities, are ambitious with strong initiatives and have the capability to manage multiple categories, remotely, we would encourage you to apply. Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility. |