Operation Product Manager

Dufry Careers•Calgary, AB

4d•CA$64,000 - CA$72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Operations Product Manager (Buyer) who enjoys planning, monitoring, and maximizing retail budgets, ensuring product availability, and maintaining visual merchandise standards in line with company expectations. The position is responsible for both Hudson and Duty Free categories and requires working onsite at the Calgary International Airport.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business
5 years of commercial experience with at least 2 year in managament role.
Knowledge of effective merchandising presentation standards
Understanding of travel retail concepts
Abilities to work with systems, spreadsheets and analyze stock predictions to ensure sufficient stock levels.
Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to build effective teams.
Excellent time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with diverse personalities.
Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Analyze Category and Brand Performance, on weekly and monthly basis
Confirm the correct implementation of pricing, policies, and advertising spaces
Coordinate the implementation of the promotional plan. For those periods without a central promotion, proposes and coordinates with category managers/ procurement the negotiation with local, promotional and submit them to the General Manager for approval.
Work closely with brand vendors to optimize stock opportunities and organize newness into the categories.
Receive suppliers and vendors into the shops and accompany them during their visit, ensuring an effective working relationship.
Follow up on promotions, implementation (stock availabilities, marketing, material, and tastings).
Ensure the correct execution of marketing strategies and visual merchandising guidelines.
Responsible for reporting item/ assortment management issues that linked to central Master Data
Establish & develop an effective relationship with our Brand partners in-store to maximize category performance and potential business opportunities, including working with brands to secure additional funding and optimization of cover. In conjunction with space planning, ensure defined planograms are adhered to ensuring effective application and review of all H&S, risk and compliance policies relevant for location.