Buyer - Sports

GMG; Dubai; Sur place; AED 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GMG in Dubai seeks an experienced Buyer to own buying and inventory strategy for assigned categories within the Business Unit. You will build commercially sharp, brand-aligned ranges and manage core/carry-forward business; translate sales, stock and margin data into decisive actions to protect availability, sell-through and gross margin.

Collaborating with Category Managers, Merchandising and Logistics, you will forecast needs, place rebuys and cancellations, and oversee launches, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, or related field; master’s an advantage.
• 4+ years in buying or merchandising, including 2+ years in retail buying.
• Strong knowledge of the global performance market and Run/Train categories.
• Solid product knowledge: footwear and apparel technologies and key franchises.
• Hands-on experience in range planning, store matrix building, OTB, markdown and promotions.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with large data sets.
• Intermediate Excel; SAP ERP and Power BI experience.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with brand partners and suppliers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple seasons under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Build seasonal and in-season ranges aligned to brand vision and financial plans.
• Plan brand and product presence by store based on grading, clustering and segmentation.
• Track performance beyond the brand; identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage replenishment of core/carry-forward business; forecast needs and prevent stockouts.
• Analyze sales, stock, sell-through, ASP and GP% and act on risks and opportunities.
• Recommend pricing, markdown timing and promotional strategy while protecting margin.
• Work with Merchandising and Allocation to manage stock through season transitions.
• Own the seasonal launch calendar and key product launches with partners.
• Negotiate cost prices, trading terms, rebates; manage POs end-to-end with Logistics.
• Maintain buying, range-effectiveness and supplier KPI reports in SAP and Power BI.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Forecasting

Store matrix building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Outils

SAP ERP

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

The Buyer owns the buying and inventory strategy for the assigned categories in the assigned Business Unit. Working closely with the Category Manager, the role builds commercially sharp, brand-aligned ranges. It also manages the core/carry-forward business. Further, the Buyer turns sales, stock and margin data into clear buying actions that protect availability, sell-through and gross margin. Success is measured by sales, GP%, ASP, stock health (minimal aged stock) and on-time launches.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build seasonal and in-season ranges in line with brand vision, category strategy, target consumer, and financial plans (OTB). Ensure the right balance of core/carry-forward, newness and key franchises.
• Plan brand and product presence by store based on store grading, clustering, and segmentation.
• Track the global performance market beyond the assigned brand: competitors, consumer trends, brand strategies, and price points. Bring opportunities into the range.
• Manage replenishment of the core/carry-forward business using large data sets. Forecast needs, place rebuys and cancellations, and prevent out-of-stocks on key styles.
• Analyze sales, stock, sell-through, ASP, GP% and sales contribution by category, brand and SKU, and act on risks and opportunities.
• Recommend product pricing, markdown timing and depth, and promotional strategy while protecting margin.
• Work with Merchandising and Allocation team to manage stock through season transitions, keep aged stock to a minimum, and align availability with demand, promotions, and store capacity.
• Own the seasonal launch calendar and key product launches with VM, Marketing and brand partners, so product, pricing and supplier support are ready on time.
• Negotiate cost prices, trading terms, rebates, and marketing support. Manage POs end to end with Logistics to ensure accurate, on-time delivery to stores.
• Maintain buying, range-effectiveness and supplier KPI reports in SAP and Power BI. Comply with procurement policies, ethical standards, and documentation requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• 4+ years in buying or merchandising, including at least 2 years in retail buying, ideally in sports or performance retail.
• Strong knowledge of the global performance market and how performance brands operate, especially in the Run/Train categories.
• Solid product knowledge: footwear and apparel technologies and key franchises.
• Hands-on experience in range planning, store matrix building, OTB, markdown and promotional planning, and season transitions.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills. Comfortable working with large data sets and turning sales, stock, and margin data into decisions.
• At least intermediate Excel; working knowledge of SAP ERP and Power BI.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with brand partners and suppliers.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple seasons and priorities under pressure.