Manager Buying Apparel Group UAE

Apparel Group is presently accepting applications from suitable candidate for the job role of Manager Buying in Dubai. Candidate will be responsible to plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of kids’ fashion merchandise based on customer demand, market trends, store policies and pricing strategies. Collaborate with the Brand Manager/GM to ensure alignment with the budget and sell-through targets. Also cultivate and sustain profitable relationships with existing suppliers, ensuring compliance with contract terms and execute buying activities in accordance with brand buying plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal strategies aligned with the brand’s positioning to formulate a Gross Margin Plan for the Kids category.
• Develop a well-defined assortment and investment plan for the Kids segment.
• Create a sourcing development plan and execute the critical path to ensure timely product delivery.
• Negotiate with new suppliers on pricing, payment terms, freight costs, training provision and participation in advertising and promotions.
• Oversee OTB Planning in collaboration with the planning counterpart.
• Manage the buying calendar and formulate seasonal product focus plans in coordination with Marketing and VM teams.
• Focus on maintaining current business while exploring opportunities to expand into new categories.
• Conduct customer focus groups and competitive shopping to inform buying decisions.
• Analyze and report weekly sales performance at the style, range, category and business unit levels against the range plan.
• Implement in-season actions to optimize production flows and maximize sales.
• Manage TNA (Time and Action) plans to ensure seamless execution of buying activities.
• Implement the buying calendar for timely seasonal analysis and range building.
• Conduct regular competitor surveys to identify product gaps, influence lessons learned and inform range plans.
• Manage range and product hierarchy, creating a seasonal phasing plan for the Kids category.
• Take responsibility for defining ‘The Look’ for the season, influencing product selection, in-store VM and layout planning in alignment with guidelines.
• Stay abreast of market trends and maintain awareness of competitor activities.
• Oversee product training for staff to ensure up-to-date knowledge, preparing regular trends training sessions delivered to business units.
• Review buying feedback reports and provide strategic recommendations to the General Manager for the Kids category.

Requirements for Role of Manager Buying

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the same field.

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