We are Hiring: Senior Buyer / Merchandiser (Sports Division)
Location: Nasr City
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Senior Buyer / Merchandiser to join our Merchandise Planning and Buying team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end merchandise planning, buying, and private label sourcing across our sports brand portfolio. You will own the sales plan, optimize Open-To-Buy (OTB) strategies, and drive profitability through precise assortment planning and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Profit Planning: Build and execute strategic sales and profit plans to consistently meet budgeted KPIs and margin targets.
- Buying & Range Building: Develop comprehensive range plans, collection stories, and buy plans aligned with current fitness and sportswear trends.
- Inventory Management: Oversee OTB intake, store allocation plans, forward cover, and stock-to-sales ratios to optimize stock turn and minimize risk.
- Private Label Sourcing: Drive private label buying, sourcing, and collection development.
- Margin & Markdown Control: Manage cost reduction strategies and markdown targets to maximize profitability.
- Performance Analysis: Evaluate seasonal and post-seasonal KPIs to apply data-driven insights into future buying cycles.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
- Experience: 2–3 years of hands-on experience as a Merchandise Planner or Senior Buyer (sports industry experience is a strong plus).
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel and retail buying/planning workflows. Familiarity with Retail Merchandise Financial Planning tools (e.g., R-MFP) is preferred.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical and logical thinking, negotiation and communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a focus on performance delivery.
