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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The organization’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable it to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of its customers within the societies in which it operates.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers every day.

The Retail Buyer coordinates, executes, and manages the activities of a buying department, classification, or key programs, depending on scope and complexity. They assist the Brand Manager in developing, executing, and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals.

• Evaluate stock performance.
• Plan with the Merchandising, VM, Operations teams, and store managers on a weekly basis.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct market studies to evaluate prices and trends.
• Create a commercial calendar and align it with marketing and VM launching plans.
• Build strong relationships with the store team; conduct weekly store calls and visits to gather feedback and analyze accordingly.
• Navigate new channels of distribution aligned with elevating brand performance.
• Work closely with internal departments such as finance, operations, VM, and BM to forecast demand, plan inventory, and ensure procurement aligns with business needs.
• Create and plan exclusive collections for specific countries or channels.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks and discuss them with the logistics team; participate in management review meetings of bottoms-up plans.
• Provide support and compile data for senior management reviews.

• Analyze product trends and historical data at departmental and classification levels.
• Support and compile data for seasonal strategies, financial targets, and open-to-buy budgets.
• Attend pre-season meetings between buying and planning teams.
• Travel for market visits and buy against open-to-buy and assortment plans.
• Ensure the financial success of the area by meeting or exceeding sales, gross margin, ROI, and turn goals.
• Review sales performance and marketplace information regularly to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide input and recommendations on future product assortments and strategies based on analysis.
• Contribute to sales forecasts and open-to-buy discussions, recommending changes as needed.
• Develop expertise on customer base through store visits and feedback collection.
• Participate in competitive analysis for trend inspiration.
• Learn to evaluate product assortments, quality, pricing, merchandising, and business opportunities.

• Develop effective relationships with partners across functions to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to share business insights.
• Work effectively within a team, focusing on objectives and clear communication.

• Provide training and feedback to peers and junior staff through on-the-job training and coaching.
• Work efficiently within a cross-functional team focused on merchandising, planning, and allocation.
• Collaborate with store managers to ensure smooth VM rollouts and operational standards.

• Knowledge of merchandise trends and their financial implications.
• Understanding of merchandising, planning, and retail industry fundamentals.
• Knowledge of financial metrics and decision-making tools.
• Effective listening, presentation, and communication skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in buying and merchandising within a fashion brand, demonstrating a proven track record of driving sales and profit, and experience in team training and development.

• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptable.
• Advanced skills in MS PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with high-level executives.
• Ability to work well with all management levels and third-party vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

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