Category Manager - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Talent Pal

Description

Miral Experiences is the fastestgrowing theme park operator in the Middle East and you will bedirectly involved in the product development for Warner BrothersWorld Yas Island SeaWorld Yas Island Ferrari World Yas Island YasWater World and many more exciting parks in development. TheCategory manager is responsible for delivering engaging compellingand world class retail product ranges across our leisure portfolio.

Job Scope

• Reporting into a Senior Category Manager theCategory Manager is accountable for the endtoend development andexecution of an assigned product category.
• Support the Senior Category Manager in the daytodayrunning of the department.
• Work to agreedbudgets including opentobuy cost of goods freight and GP marginsacross each of the business units and deliver these againstexpectations.
• Place orders based on thebuying plan and critical path ensuring merchandise is delivered asper the intake plan.
• To monitor the inventorylevels on a regular basis and to take proactive action for anysupplier category / range / product based on stock intake and salespattern.
• Review and analyze stock / salesreports to understand the best/slow sellers within your category.
• Continuously assess the quality andpopularity of existing products and make recommendations forchanges or improvements as necessary.
• Maintain the product hierarchy to ensure effectivereporting and categorization of products.
• Collaborate with other shared service functions toevaluate supplier options prices and quality.
• Maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promotefair dealing. To understand the supplier relationship in theorganization and the correct manner of addressing our suppliers .To assist suppliers with daytoday queries including samples timelydelivery of goods stock ready dates and expected delivery datesinto the business.
• Ensure products complywith UAE regulations through a robust test audit and complianceprocess.
• Collaborate with relevantintellectual property (IP) holders and partners to align productofferings.
• Ownership of the IP design sampleproduction approval process via the online submission portals.
• Ensure effective communication collation andfollowup with internal and external stakeholders where required.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requestedby senior management.

Tobe considered for this role you will need to have:

Essential:

• Higher secondary orequivalent
• Minimum of 5 years buying andproduct development experience.
• Possess afundamental understanding of retail theories and standards productdesign and packaging product sourcing and delivery contractnegotiation product inventory control product display and productpricing and sales.
• Proficiency in writingspeaking and understanding the English language.
• Ability to monitor and identify problems proactively.Understanding of how best to utilize all resources available tosolve problems quickly and effectively as they occur and with astrong sense of urgency.
• Stays current on newretail trends technologies and processes emerging in the industryand proactively works to develop new products and services thatwill improve profits through increased operational efficiencyand/or improved guest satisfaction.
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonalskills
• Leadership skills
• Multitasking skills Ability to work in a fast paced funand busy environment managing multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of department budgeting P&L andopentobuy development.
• Knowledge andunderstanding of computer programs such as Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office POS systems retail inventory control and financesoftware.
• Adaptability comfortable withchange in a fastpaced environment.

Desirable:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Retail and Buyingexperience within the leisure. theme park sector.
• Proficiency in other languages a plus.