Assistant Buyer – Harvey Nichols

Alshaya

Kuwait

Ref: GP435-2042

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Harvey Nichols is recognized as a leading luxury retailer in its respective markets and renowned for the depth and breadth of its exclusive fashion merchandise.
True to its DNA Harvey Nichols will reveal a hand-picked selection of international designers, offering a wardrobe extravaganza ranging from casual to creative and upscale, to opulence and luxury.
In a glamorous environment, we will take the legwork and uncertainty out of shopping by selecting the 'best of brands' for the consumer.

The Role:
Responsible for assisting with planning & managing the full merchandising cycle, from sourcing to profits & sales forecasting & the designing, costings, sampling, distribution & follow-up of orders.

Responsibilities:
* Understand the specifications & style details side of specific market requirements & cultural prefereces and act as a bridge between designers & suppliers.
* Develop excellent relationships with suppliers and manage stock distribution throughout the market.
* Support & maintain a buying strategy which matches customer profile, market requirements & the direction of the business. Influence and persuade peers on the direction of buying strategy.
* Support buyers & merchandisers & assist in formal training of store team
* Liase with suppliers for seasonal information on product training/catalogues & lookbooks/collection images.

Requirements

* Preferably Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Master in Business Administration
* Excellent written & spoken English
* Excellent communication & people skills
* Expert MS Office user with advanced Excel skills
* Knowledge of high street fashion & luxury goods required

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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