JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Well established and multi-disciplined business with retail operations throughout the Gulf is expanding their fashion brand portfolio. As part of this ongoing growth plan they are seeking to recruit an experienced and suitably qualified Senior Retail Buyer / Manager to further develop their expanding retail business.
The role:
- Development of annual buying / merchandise plan for your brands
- Negotiation with international principal partner & suppliers on range of merchandise
- Develop successful assortment / range plan for each store
- Management of a small team including Merchandise Planner / Assistants
- Oversee the inventory / logistics / stock delivery / control / warehouse delivery
- Managing stock movements between stores in the region and accountability
- Placing orders as required within line with the buying / OTB plan
- Regular international travel to both Principals head office and international trade shows
- Work on seasonal catalogues / marketing campaigns as required
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 8 years recent Retail Buying experience served in a preferably fashion / Department Stores / Jewellery / Accessories retail brand working with well known & respected retail groups locally or internationally
- Experience of managing a category business plan / OTB
- Proven negotiation skills in dealing with suppliers / Principles in a franchise retail environment
- Understanding of merchandise planning function, strong analytical skills essential
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
- Strong market research and ability to ensure high quality and best sellers are sold through
- Excellent people skills, working well in a multi-cultural team with strong communication skills
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Quantum Search is a Dubai based Recruitment Consultancy established in 2008. Our vision is to deliver a high quality, timely and professional recruitment service across a number of key industry sectors in the middle management to executive boardroom levels with leading customers across the Middle East region. We make a firm commitment to all our clients, whether you are seeking staff or seeking a new career… we don’t distinguish on the quality of service commitment to you as our customer. “People first” is our commitment to you….
Retail Sectors: * Fashion * Luxury goods * Home wares * Supermarkets * Food & Beverage * Technology & Electronics * Department Stores * Cosmetics & Fragrance
Skills Recruited * General Management * Finance * Human Resources * Training Managers * Area Managers * Information Technology * Marketing & Public Relations * Leasing & Property Management * Project Manager / Retail Architect * Retail Buying * Merchandise Planning * Store Management * Visual Merchandisers * Brand Management
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