Holders of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Fireworks Display" ever recorded and "Largest Pyrotechnic Image", Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850. They are world-renowned for pyrotechnic artistry, scientific innovation and old-fashioned values. Their signature performances include the official celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the National Anthem “Star Spangled Spectacular,†in Baltimore, countless performances in and around Las Vegas, NV., seven consecutive U.S. Presidential Inaugurations; the Olympic Games in Beijing, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Lake Placid; commemorations such as the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty and star-studded extravaganzas including the grand opening of the Atlantis Dubai and the Palm Jumeirah Island in the United Arab Emirates. On New Year’s Eve 2013, a stunning performance displaying 479,651 fireworks made its debut above Dubai’s iconic skyline. The Gruccis achieved their “Largest Fireworks Display†title with this performance and smashed the Guinness Book of World Record’s preceding mark. Phil Grucci currently serves as President/CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc., the manufacturing entity of the Grucci group of companies.... |
Responsible for budgeting, forecasting , making category level strategy and achieving Sales and Margin targets assigned to a particular category
Lead negotiations on annual contract terms with suppliers to maximize benefits for both Sharaf DG and the suppliers including margins, pricing and volumes, product range, MSL, returns and replenishments, payment terms etc
Work closely with stores to ensure a healthily store level sales and Profit and maintaining healthy inventory at each store
Keep up to date with latest retail and category trends about new and innovative products and ways of displaying products
To have a close eye on each competition, making counter strategies to gain market share YOY/ MOM/ WOW
Work Closely with Marketing team to create marketing strategy for own category and provide all necessary inputs to marketing for respective category
Ensure category liaison with key internal interfaces such Product Registration, Vendor Co-ordination, finance reconciliations for category, Brand level reconciliation for respective category, and Store teams to ensure category processes and procedures are implemented effectively. Oversee management of all supplier reconciliation, rebates and any disputes.
Ensure optimum category inventory levels are maintained keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints, OTB management.
Monitor and make recommendations for customer product needs, preferences based on internal survey data and GFK data, and change Product range/ buying patterns within category
Making weekly/ Monthly category level promotional plans
Ensure planograms and assortment are up to date and making timely clearance plan for Ageing and EOL inventory.
Ensure effective in season management of the assigned category/department through regular analysis and action plan based on the performance around the following anchors: sales vs. Stock, stock analysis, stock balancing, margin analysis
Oversee management of organization training needs for training provided by suppliers for new products
Lead negotiations on annual contract terms with suppliers to maximize benefits for both Sharaf DG and the suppliers including margins, pricing and volumes, product range, MSL, returns and replenishments, payment terms etc
Work closely with stores to ensure a healthily store level sales and Profit and maintaining healthy inventory at each store
Keep up to date with latest retail and category trends about new and innovative products and ways of displaying products
To have a close eye on each competition, making counter strategies to gain market share YOY/ MOM/ WOW
Work Closely with Marketing team to create marketing strategy for own category and provide all necessary inputs to marketing for respective category
Ensure category liaison with key internal interfaces such Product Registration, Vendor Co-ordination, finance reconciliations for category, Brand level reconciliation for respective category, and Store teams to ensure category processes and procedures are implemented effectively. Oversee management of all supplier reconciliation, rebates and any disputes.
Ensure optimum category inventory levels are maintained keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints, OTB management.
Monitor and make recommendations for customer product needs, preferences based on internal survey data and GFK data, and change Product range/ buying patterns within category
Making weekly/ Monthly category level promotional plans
Ensure planograms and assortment are up to date and making timely clearance plan for Ageing and EOL inventory.
Ensure effective in season management of the assigned category/department through regular analysis and action plan based on the performance around the following anchors: sales vs. Stock, stock analysis, stock balancing, margin analysis
Oversee management of organization training needs for training provided by suppliers for new products
