Will lead the marketing and product purchasing functions to ensure sustainable, profitable growth by optimizing the effectiveness of the buying function and improving the effectiveness of marketing and promotion strategies.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• MBA or Master’s Degree with a specialization in Marketing or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience at a senior leadership level in a medium to large retail operation.
• Sound understanding of the purchasing function and/or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of retail and commercial operations is an asset.
• Ability to generate and pursue business opportunities and partnerships to increase revenue streams.
• Working knowledge of financial forecasting and inventory control.
• Experience in the following disciplines: Merchandising, Market intelligence and Planning, Pricing, and Integrated Marketing Communication.
• Ability to develop and implement range plans that support the company’s strategic objectives.