Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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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.

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