AF25730 - Buyer | Toys R Us | Cairo, Egypt
Department:Toys R Us
Country:Egypt
Location:Cairo I Egypt
Closing Date:07-Apr-2017
Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 44,000 people, operates through more than 200 companies and represents more than 225 international brands across industries as diverse as retail and wholesale trading, distribution, real estate development, leisure and hospitality, insurance and financial services. The group has significantly expanded its business operations in recent years through a strategic acquisition plan and has entered a number of new territories, increasing its footprint beyond the GCC and Greater Middle East to encompass Africa, South East and North Asia, Australasia, East Africa and Europe.
Entrepreneurship and rigorous customer focus has enabled Al-Futtaim to grow its business by responding to the changing needs of the customers and societies in which it operates. Al-Futtaim is committed to offering customers an unrivalled choice of the world’s best brands with exceptional standards of customer service and after sales support.
Structured into four operational divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail, Al-Futtaim maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. This benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.
The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
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.
About the Job:
We are seeking to hire a Buyer for Toys R Us in Cairo, Egypt. The Buyer will manage buying functions according to TRU, Al Futtaim operating Procedures, including all activities in assigned market. Support sales team and provides execution and merchandising plan of products in the assigned categories to achieve maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. The Job holder strikes an effective balance between short-term and long-term initiatives and responds constructively to new demands, priorities and challenges. The Buyer is responsible for supervising the Buyer Assistant positions and ensures feedback from customers and the business environment to identify improvement opportunities and company initiatives.
About You::
As a Buyer you will be a bachelor's degree in Commerce or any relevant discipline. 7-10 years of experience work experience in Toys Buying and Merchandising is required. The Job holder must have strong enthusiasm and interest in Toy Retailing as well as have a highly developed merchandising and buying knowledge. Proven track record in understanding financial retail indicators such as Sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and sell-throug
Note: you will be required to attach the following:1. Resume/CV
Al-Futtaim offers highly engaging and supportive work environments in a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality performance.
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