Head of Buying & Merchandising — UAE Relocation

Client of The Global Search Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of The Global Search Company seeks a Head of Buying & Merchandising to lead the product and trading agenda for a branded retail business. The role requires relocation to UAE and will suit a commercially sharp leader who translates customer insight into compelling ranges, stronger margins and optimal stock.

You will shape what the business buys, how it invests and how effectively it trades, balancing brand appeal with commercial discipline and developing an assortment that earns its place

Qualifications

• Senior buying and merchandising experience within branded retail.
• Strong financial judgement and understanding of customer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying and merchandising aligning range strategy with customer demand and financial targets.
• Shape seasonal assortments, brand mix and category plans with a clear point of view.
• Own budgets, open-to-buy forecasting and stock investment.
• Drive sales, gross margin, sell-through and stock turn; take decisive trading actions.

Job description

Client of The Global Search Company seeks a Head of Buying & Merchandising to lead the product and trading agenda for a branded retail business. The role requires relocation to UAE and will suit a commercially sharp leader who translates customer insight into compelling ranges, stronger margins and optimal stock.

You will shape what the business buys, how it invests and how effectively it trades, balancing brand appeal with commercial discipline and developing an assortment that earns its place