MERCHANDISER

Long term requirement
Position: Merchandise - Uniform Division
Salary range: OMR 400 – 1,000 per month
Company name: AL OBAIDANI STORES ( Oman ) 

Job Objective:
To manage the pricing preparation process for products and uniforms, coordinate with suppliers to obtain required samples with the highest quality and within the required time, ensuring full support for sales operations, contracts, and tenders, and achieving the best competitive value for the company.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Pricing Management
* Prepare price quotations accurately and promptly according to client requests, contracts, and tenders.
* Analyze the cost of raw materials, threads, fabrics, accessories, and production processes.
* Coordinate with internal departments (Production, Procurement, Finance) to gather required cost data.
* Regularly update the pricing database based on market changes.
* Review and validate final prices to ensure alignment with the company’s profitability policies, noting that final approval is given by the company owner.

2. Sample Acquisition
* Communicate with local and international suppliers via email and phone to obtain samples of fabrics, uniforms, and special materials.
* Follow up on sample shipments and ensure timely receipt.
* Evaluate sample quality and compare them with required technical specifications.
* Organize and archive all samples in the company’s material library for easy reference.

3. Coordination and Development
* Collaborate with the design and production teams to improve material quality and develop new products.
* Continuously search for new suppliers and secure competitive pricing, while the final approval and selection remain with the company owner.
* Prepare periodic reports on pricing, market changes, and sample readiness to support decision-making.
* Coordinate with the Promotion Department when needed to discuss samples with clients.
* Prepare an updated, clear supplier list including contact numbers and addresses.
* Generate online marketing leads and submit them to the Marketing Department for follow-up and approval.

4. Prohibited Actions
* Not allowed to bring business opportunities from outside the country, as per national policies related to Omanization of promotional roles.
* Not allowed to issue business cards with any title other than the one stated in the employment contract, in accordance with local regulations.
* Not allowed to make any decisions related to contracting or supplier selection without referring to the company owner.
* Regarding the Promotion Department: promoters must refer to their direct supervisor in the Marketing Department for decisions and visits.