Buying Manager – Retail Fashion

Job description / Role

Reporting to the commercial manager and responsible of the below
• Buying budget: build a by brand buying budget for every season and for every store, based on historical data, growth potential, and brand performance with respect to sell thru, growth estimation, and approved business plans.
• Prepares and presents weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual targets revues and updates.
• Market and competition analysis
• Matching industry trends with market specifics
• Developing detailed assortment plan.
• Attending trips and appointments with suppliers.
• Buying and selecting assortments during fairs or on appointment: placing orders based on presented and approved budgets.
• Searching for new brands: build a coherent and compelling portfolio of brands.
• Negotiate and communicate with suppliers.
• Presenting new collection to sales staff.
• Follow up on sales: keep close follow up on sales performance at micro as well as macro level.
• Price management.
• Distribution to stores: maintain regular follow up on distribution activity.
• Stock management and optimization.
• Actively involved in marketing, visual merchandising, display scheme & image maintenance

Requirements

Age: 25 to 45.
- Gender: Female
- Education: BA in business management, finance, or statistics.
- Excellent reporting, organization, networking, analysis skill.
- Excellent communication skills in English.

About the Company

One of the leading retail holding groups in GCC.