Buyer – Modestwear

The Landmark Group; United Arab Emirates; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Careers at UAE is seeking a Buyer for Modestwear to lead trend-aware assortment planning and demand forecasting. The role emphasizes Ramadan/Eid collections, cultural sensitivity, and customer insight to optimize ranges and e-commerce performance.

You will work with planners to forecast growth, manage OTB, and ensure stock accuracy while aligning with brand standards and regional fashion nuances.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modest fashion trends across regions and buying patterns.
• Ability to forecast seasonal Ramadan/Eid collections and layering styles.
• Familiarity with key modestwear designers and influencers.
• Understanding customer buying behavior in modest wear.

Responsabilités

• Monitor trend shifts and identify range opportunities for modestwear.
• Collaborate with planning to forecast sales and shape department growth.
• Track KPIs such as margin, sell-through, and stock cover.
• Develop range plans and capsules, manage OTB and core/bestseller mix.
• Analyze past sales data to identify bestsellers and misses.

Connaissances

Trend awareness

Data analysis

Sales forecasting

Excel proficiency

Range planning

E-commerce metrics

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Buyer – Modestwear

Job Description

Trend Awareness (Modest Fashion-Specific)

• Deep understanding of modest fashion trends across regions (e.g., KSA, UAE, KWT differences in trends and buying patterns)
• Ability to forecast seasonal trends (Ramadan/Eid collections, layering styles, etc.)
• Familiarity with key modestwear designers and influencers
• Understanding customer buying behavior in modest wear

Cultural & Religious Sensitivity

• Awareness of Islamic dress codes and other religious/cultural modesty guidelines
• Ability to select items that respect diverse customer preferences and sensitivities

Data Analysis & Sales Forecasting

• Very strong Excel skills
• Analyzing past sales data to identify bestsellers and missed opportunities
• Being aware and working towards established targets
• Working with the planning team to help with forecasting and shaping department growth
• Understanding of basic KPIs: Margin, Sell thru, Cover etc

Range Plan

• Identifying Ranges and Capsules based on the learnings and future trends
• Core and best sellers grading, Never out of stock styles etc
• Managing Range Plans Sheets
• Managing OTB

E-commerce experience

• Understanding of basic reporting matrix such as views or conversion, search keywords etc