Category Buyer

CATEGORY BUYER
open for any of the categories:
1.) Ladies Wear
2.) Men's Wear
3.) Children's Shoes
4.) Children's Bag and Accessories
5.) Men's Bags and Accessories
6.) Hardware
7.) Appliances

Job Description: Responsible for delivering category targets by purchasing the relevant merchandise at the right price, time, quantity, and on trend styles according to open-to-buy budget while maintaining the right inventory months to carry and product line range, arranging and ensuring the best terms with suppliers for the benefit of the company and its customers.

Key Result Areas: Sales, Gross, Monthly Stock to Carry

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Merchandise Planning & Management
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Store Visit & Market Check
- New Store Opening
- Team Development
- Category Management

Job Qualifications:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Candidate must possess Bachelor's/College Degree.
- At least 3 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably 2-4 years experienced employees specializing in Merchandising or equivalent.