·       Minimum of 5 -7 years (Up to date) hands-on experience in international imports

·       Retail background is mandatory.

·       Graduation is a must

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Direct sourcing of goods and ensuring that supplies meet quality standards and are competitively priced.

·       Increase revenue to each category by importing the right product as per the market requirement and competitor analysis.

·       Margin Management – Delivering benchmark margins as per industrial standards for the imported products.

·       Price Management - Decide the appropriate prices for the products imported in terms of industry standards and competitiveness.

·       Inventory Management – Decide the right quantity to import as per the business requirement, decide frequencies and stock availabilities.

·       Wastage / Destruction/ Expiry – Control wastages of the products by importing right quantities / end of stock clearance.

·       Promotions – Key presence of such of products in promotions to improve account turnover (Imported products) for delivering better profitability.

·       Import Division P&L – Accountable for the P&L and as well as accomplish the budgets & Targets.

·       Develop internal operating procedures for procurement. 

·       Meet with staff and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods and SLA and determine corrective action.

·       Maintain records of items bought, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories; constantly evaluate cost-saving measures.

·       Monitor inventory levels to make purchase decisions and ensure availability of stock.