About this role
JOB TITLE Buyer | Majid Al Futtaim LifeStyle | Buying ROLE SUMMARY The Buyer will be responsible for implementing the buy strategy for the assigned brand and building a product assortment that meets customer needs and drives the growth of the Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle business. The Buyer will support the General Manager Merchandising in highlighting short and long-term strategic approaches, future growth opportunities, and areas of risk for the business with regards to product ranging, allocation, inventory, brand perception, pricing, and margin. ROLE PROFILE
• Formulate a suitable buy strategy and plan in line with Brand and Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle guidelines. • Purchase commercial and profitable product ranges to maximize profitability and sales. • Control all aspects of stock to minimize loss of sales and balance product mix through consistent and rigorous in season analyses. • Negotiate product pricing, cost of shipment, payment terms, and intake margin with local vendors, taking into consideration business and cost effectiveness as the main consideration. • Monitor brand performance, initiating corrective action where necessary to ensure operations are conducted within the agreed financial parameters. • Deeply understand brand perception, product feedback, and product requests by regularly visiting stores and interacting with the store teams. • Nurture a strong working relationship with the Planning, Finance, Digital, Logistics, and Operations teams to drive common business goals. REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in Business Management, Marketing or related field. • Qualification in Retail Management. • 3-4 years of experience in a Buying and Merchandising role. • Fashion retail background is mandatory.