Buyer Children and Ladies

Career Raiser; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Raiser in Dubai is seeking a Children and Ladies Buyer to join our growing team. Based in Dubai, you will report to the Divisional Merchandise Manager and drive ROI and inventory turns for the Merchandise Division.

You will negotiate with vendors, plan markdowns and margins, and develop quarterly strategies with the Planner to optimize product mixes and events across stores.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a retail buying position.
• Mens buying experience is required.
• College degree in a business-related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the planned ROI for the Merchandise Division.
• Operate within merchandise plan objectives: markups, markdowns, margins and inventory turns.
• Develop departmental strategy and plans with the Planner on a quarterly calendar.
• Review and revise department plans monthly with the Planner.
• Develop store strategies with the Planner on product mixes and events.
• Interpret reports to maximize trends and minimize declines.
• Search for the best vendor deals and offer value below competition.
• Pursue new vendors, concepts, items and trends to differentiate us.
• Manage flow of merchandise to maximize turnover.

Skills

Retail buying

Vendor negotiation

Organization

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

College degree in business

Job description

Description

A successfulretail chain has an immediate opportunity for a Childrenand Ladies Buyer. The position is based in Dubai. This is a career opportunity with a company that recognizes talent and rewards performance.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Merchandise Manager, the goal of theBUYERis

• Deliver the planned return on investment for the Merchandise Division


• Operate within merchandise plan objectives regarding the following items: mark-ups, mark-downs, margins and inventory turns.


• Develop departmental strategy and plans in conjunction with Planner on a quarterly planning calendar.


• Review and revise department/class plans on a monthly basis and work with Planner to implement any revisions.


• Develop store strategies in conjunction with Planner regarding product mixes, delivery timing, fixture rollouts and special events.


• Interpret and analyze statistical reports and take appropriate action to maximize trending business and minimize down-trending business.


• Search and negotiate the best deal and value in the marketplace to ensure that we are priced below competition.


• Pursue new vendors, concepts, items and trends to set us apart from the competition.


• Manage flow or merchandise to maximize merchandise turnover.


• Take on additional duties as needed

Desired Skills & Experience:

• College degree in a business-related field


• 3 plus years of experience in a retail industry buying position


• Mens buying experience is required


• Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities


• Computer literate


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Qualified candidate will be offered an attractive salary and benefits package.