Buyer- Sports

Job Description

<p><strong>About GMG:</strong></p><p>GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with 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 into its markets.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>Support the Category Manager by selecting and delivering balanced, coordinated product ranges as per the strategic buying plans for the category. A product specialist leading consumer right assortments, managing budgets, analyzing product performance in detail and successfully managing execution across all relevant market places. Working alongside category manager influencing product and category strategies, thereby objectively and efficiently maximizing sales and sell-through.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assortment Building / Range Planning</li><li>OTB Management and Order Placement</li><li>Reporting / Financial Analysis</li><li>Distribution</li><li>Marketing and Product Presentation</li><li>Store Visits</li><li>Support Category Manager</li><li>Inventory Management</li><li>Competitor / Market Research</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About the requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ Years Working experience in retail buying environment </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Specific Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Assortment Building</li><li>Sales Analysis and Reporting</li><li>MS office + ERP</li></ul>