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Apparel Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Merchandise planning","Assortment planning","Supplier negotiation","OTB planning","Sales performance analysis","Competitive analysis","Range building","Product selection","Staff training","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Plan and select the merchandise range, assortment, and investment to match customer demand, trends, store policies, and budgeted sell-through targets. Drive seasonal strategies, negotiate with new and existing suppliers, and manage OTB and buying calendars. Monitor weekly sales performance, conduct competitor research, shape product hierarchy and “The Look,” and coordinate training and recommendations to the General Manager.

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Job Summary

Plan and select the merchandise range, assortment, and investment to match customer demand, trends, store policies, and budgeted sell-through targets. Drive seasonal strategies, negotiate with new and existing suppliers, and manage OTB and buying calendars. Monitor weekly sales performance, conduct competitor research, shape product hierarchy and “The Look,” and coordinate training and recommendations to the General Manager.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan and select merchandise to meet customer demand, trends, store policies, pricing, and sell-through targets in line with budget.
  • •Execute buying activities in line with brand buying plans and manage profitable supplier relationships with contract adherence.
  • •Drive seasonal strategies to formulate the gross margin plan, including assortment and investment planning and sourcing development.
  • •Analyze and report weekly sales performance by style/range/category/business unit and take in-season actions to maximize sales.
  • •Maintain buying cadence through TNA plans, range/product hierarchy management, competitor surveys, “The Look” influence, and training recommendations to the business and General Manager.

Key Requirements

  • •Plan and select merchandise range, type, quality, and quantity based on customer demand and trends.
  • •Develop fine-tuned assortment and investment plans aligned to brand positioning and gross margin targets.
  • •Negotiate with suppliers on product pricing, payment terms, cost of freight, training provision, and involvement in advertising/promotions.
  • •Manage OTB and deliver seasonal business strategy through range building, product selection, and critical-path monitoring.
  • •Prepare and manage a buying calendar and seasonal product focus plan with Marketing and VM.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Merchandise planningAssortment planningSupplier negotiationOTB planningSales performance analysisCompetitive analysisRange buildingProduct selectionStaff trainingCross-functional collaboration
Languages:US

Company Brief

Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating a portfolio of international and homegrown brands across store and online channels, managing franchising, wholesale and retail operations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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