Assistant Buyer

Apparel Group; Doha; Vor Ort; QAR 67.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apparel Group is seeking a driven Retail Merchandising Assistant to support category planning, vendor coordination, and inventory monitoring to help meet gross margin goals and maintain strong sell-through.

You will analyze performance and trends, assist seasonal buying, visit stores for insights, and collaborate with suppliers and store teams to optimize product ranges and pricing.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail or merchandising.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic ERP systems.
• Understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range planning, and trend analysis.
• Familiarity with market research, sales data interpretation, and forecasting techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Retail Management, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Assist in development of brand strategy through research and analysis of target customers and market positioning.
• Support category planning activities by analyzing performance, trends, and sales potential.
• Contribute to the seasonal purchase strategy by leveraging reports and historical data from planning/merchandising teams.
• Participate in store grading to align product assortments across store types (premium vs. value-focused).
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for seasonal sales using historical product performance.
• Support pricing decisions through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with principals and suppliers for procurement under Buyer guidance.
• Prepare and track procurement orders to ensure timely delivery in line with SLAs and purchase plans.
• Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth stock movement.
• Support strong supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

Kenntnisse

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Retail Management

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Objective

The position is responsible for assisting in category planning, vendor coordination, and inventory monitoring to help achieve gross margin goals and maintain a healthy sell-through rate of 60% or above.

Objective

The position is responsible for assisting in category planning, vendor coordination, and inventory monitoring to help achieve gross margin goals and maintain a healthy sell-through rate of 60% or above.

Key Responsibilities

Product Range Support:

• Assist in the development of brand strategy through research and analysis of target customers and market positioning.
• Support category planning activities by analyzing performance, trends, and sales potential.
• Contribute to the seasonal purchase strategy by leveraging reports and historical data shared by the planning/merchandising teams.
• Participate in store grading to align product assortments across diverse store types (e.g., premium vs. value-focused).
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for seasonal sales using historical product performance.
• Support pricing decisions through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with principals and suppliers for procurement under the guidance of the Buyer.

Order Management

• Prepare and track procurement orders to ensure timely delivery in line with service level agreements and purchase plans.
• Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth stock movement from supplier to warehouse.

Vendor Coordination

• Support the Buyer in maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant deliveries.
• Follow up on supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contractual adherence.

Store & Visual Merchandising

• Conduct store visits to monitor product displays and gather insights on product performance.
• Visit competitor stores for benchmarking and trend inspiration.
• Track stock levels and weeks of cover, raising alerts when stock adjustments are needed.
• Collaborate with store staff to collect feedback on customer preferences and product performance.

Market & Competition Awareness

• Stay updated on fashion trends and evolving customer preferences in local and international markets.
• Track competitor activities, product offerings, and pricing strategies to support informed buying decisions.

Desired Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail or merchandising, preferably within a fashion or lifestyle brand.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and basic ERP systems.
• Understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range planning, and trend analysis.
• Familiarity with market research, sales data interpretation, and forecasting techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Retail Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.