Strategic Retail Buyer & Merchandising Lead

Apparel Group - UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group - UAE seeks a seasoned Retail Buying & Merchandising professional to lead assortment planning, OTB management, and in-season projections across categories. You will define strategies that balance sell-through, margins, and customer expectations while partnering with brand teams and store operations.

The role requires 6–8 years in buying and merchandising, strong analytics, and a track record of achieving sales KPIs.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in retail buying and merchandising, including OTB planning and in-season projections.
• Proven success in driving cross-functional collaboration, enhancing customer engagement, and achieving & exceeding sales KPI targets for stores.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, performance reporting, and market trend analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Buy ing & Assortment Planning: Plan and finalize seasonal product ranges aligned with brand strategy.
• Merchandising & Execution: Coordinate allocations, replenishment, and markdown planning.
• Performance Management: Analyze weekly sales performance and drive stock/price actions to meet targets.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Liaise with Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to ensure end-to-end merchandise flow.

Skills

Retail buying

Merchandising

OTB planning

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales KPI targets

Brand alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

WSSI tracking

Job description

Apparel Group - UAE seeks a seasoned Retail Buying & Merchandising professional to lead assortment planning, OTB management, and in-season projections across categories. You will define strategies that balance sell-through, margins, and customer expectations while partnering with brand teams and store operations.

The role requires 6–8 years in buying and merchandising, strong analytics, and a track record of achieving sales KPIs.