Assistant Buyer - Beauty & Cosmetics

WOW Softech; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an Assistant Buyer for the Beauty sector. The role involves supporting product development, range planning, and supplier negotiations. Ideal candidates will have a background in Fashion and strong analytical skills to drive sales and market performance.

Qualifications

• Supports buyer in costing negotiation and margin targets.
• Assists in product development and strategy formulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist buyer in creating seasonal range and buy plans.
• Communicate with suppliers on requirements and compliance.
• Analyze weekly sales reports and product performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Market Research

Education

Graduation/PG in Fashion

Job description

Role: Assistant Buyer - Beauty / perfume /cosmetics / makeup / skincare / bath & body

Location - Dubai

Qualification - Graduation/PG- in Fashion (NIFT Preferred)

The role provides analytical and operational support for enabling effective running of activities related to the department. Individual contributor role with responsibility for supporting in range building, product development and strategy, monitoring the fashion market and customer activity.
Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the buyer/senior buyer in costing negotiation with suppliers and ensure margin targets are met
• Work with buyer/senior buyer to formulate clear strategy for season through in season and post season review analysis.
• Assist buyer/senior buyer in creating seasonal range plan/buy plan.
• Work closely with buyer and design team for product development
• Support in product development with design, manage vendors- tech pack finalisation & supplier selections.
• Work with buyer/senior buyer to finalise sample & ranges for laydown.
• Communication with suppliers requirements, pricing, packaging and compliance
• Work closely with merchandiser on approvals/ fits/ overall look of the garment, sample management, critical path management, vendors & logistics management
• Seamless PLM management in terms of data entry, comments & price negotiation
• Analyse weekly sales reports, product performance, stock availability, UDA analysis and highlight clear trade actions required.
• Work with VM team on collection launches as well as with sourcing, quality and logistics team for effective product quality and order management
• Market research track competition & inspiration brands regularly with buyer/senior buyer to spot opportunities and risks and suggest actions to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
• Any other duties that maybe assigned by buyer/senior buyer /department head from time to time for smooth running of the department.

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