Assistant Buyer - Denim

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Seeking an Assistant Buyer for Denim in Dubai, a full-time onsite role with Apparel Group that focuses on product range strategy, procurement, and supplier coordination. You’ll analyze market and customer data to guide seasonal purchases, support category planning, monitor stock and in transit inventory, and help optimize store assortments through store visits and benchmarking. The job requires staying on top of trends, competitor activity, and pricing, while maintaining strong supplier relationships for timely, cost effective deliveries. Essential qualifications include excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, basic ERP experience, experience in range planning and forecasting, and a bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Retail Management. Tailor your CV with denim buying wins, data driven decisions, and concrete metrics.

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:

• 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.