Assistant Buyer - Menswear

Our client is a retail giant in the UAE, and they are looking out for an Assistant Buyer in the Menswear category.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Should have understanding and knowledge in Range Building and Product Development.

2) Analyse the retail trends through proper market research and build competitive product proposition.

3) Make sure the profit and sales target get accomplished.

4) Be able to identify potential order and vendor management.

Requirements: -

1) Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree/Post graduation in Fashion Designing/ textile engineering/ Economics or MBA

2) Experience: - 6-10 years of experience in the retail industry and a minimum of 2-4 years in a similar role. Experience in purchasing and importing products from far the eastern region is an advantage.

3) Skills &Capabilities: -

- Strong Product knowledge in related category/department

- Strong trend and customer understanding

- Advanced retail analytical skills

- Strong sourcing and range building skills

- Strong influencer and communicator with the ability to interact within the team and with multiple stakeholders across functions.

- Negotiation and vendor management skills

- Innovative & critical thinking ability

- Ability to adapt to change and strategic thinking.

- Ability to coach and guide team on goals, performance, and growth.