Production Merchandiser (Buyer / Merchandiser)

Armada Retail Concept; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada Retail Concept in Kuwait seeks a detail-oriented Production Merchandiser (Buyer/Merchandiser) to join our fashion retail team. You will develop seasonal assortments aligned with brand vision and consumer trends, working closely with design and product teams.

Responsibilities include negotiating costs and delivery timelines with suppliers, processing purchase orders in SAP or DMS, and ensuring samples meet style and quality standards while coordinating photoshoots and stock arrivals with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fashion buying/merchandising or related field.
• 2–3 years buying/merchandising experience in fashion retail.
• Strong knowledge of trends, product development, and consumer behavior.
• Proficient with Excel, Photoshop or similar, and SAP/DMS ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal product assortments aligned with brand vision and trends.
• Coordinate product selections with design and product teams; ensure samples meet quality and fit.
• Negotiate costs, margins, terms, and delivery with suppliers; process POs in ERP (SAP/DMS).
• Monitor supplier quality and ethical sourcing compliance.
• Coordinate photoshoots and track POs; ensure timely stock arrivals with logistics/warehouse.

Skills

Negotiation

Coordination

Analytical

Communication

Fashion trend understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Buying, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

DMS

Excel

Photoshop

Job description

Armada Retail Concept, a leading fashion retail company in Kuwait, is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Merchandiser (Buyer / Merchandiser) to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal product assortments aligned with brand vision, fashion trends, and customer preferences.
• Coordinate product selections with the design and product teams, ensuring samples meet quality, fit, and style requirements.
• Negotiate costs, margins, payment terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers. Process purchase orders through ERP systems such as SAP or DMS and provide production approvals based on design feedback.
• Monitor supplier compliance with company quality standards and ethical sourcing policies.
• Coordinate photoshoot samples across departments and track purchase orders and deliveries. Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely stock arrivals and availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Buying, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in buying, product selection, or merchandising within the fashion retail industry.
• Good understanding of fashion trends, product development, patterns, measurements, and consumer behavior.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, photo-editing tools such as Photoshop or similar, and ERP systems such as SAP or DMS.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design, planning, logistics, and retail operations teams.