SENIOR LINGERIE BUYER/DESIGNER
Dubai
Our client is a successful retailer, based in Dubai.
The role reports into the Head of Buying and the product area is core lingerie for the 300+ chain of stores throughout the Middle East.
Key Responsibilities :
A hybrid role, responsible for the Design, Product Development & Buying of the Core Business for the Brand (Bras, knickers, shapewear & Accessories) Currently Represents 30%+ for the Brand.
Responsible for buying to agreed budget & OTB levels achieving / exceeding margin requirements.
Manage, evaluate suppliers regularly and seek continuous process improvement.
Ensure Critical Paths are robust and manage the content with suppliers & internal customers to ensure ‘on time’ seasonal launches
Awareness of market & competition for both benchmarking value, price & product.
Constant Sales Analysis, evaluating trends, product lifecycles ( especially in Core ) & making the relevant recommendations to the Buying Manager.
KPI Performance Measurements :
New product launches on time as per launch calendar.
Minimum entry margin for products are achieved.
Manage revamp & rationalization of seasonal calendars effectively to launch new products in Core.
Requirements :
Must have had at least 5/6 years of operating at Senior Buyer Level, ideally with any other Lingerie Retailers
Lingerie experience in Product Development & Buying essential.
Show potential for growth into a Managerial position in time, so people management skills to have been demonstrated.
Ability to travel.
Passion for Product & proven track record in Lingerie.
Strong personality to work with a multicultural Team BASED in Dubai
Good communication and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills – comfortable with complex data
Confident, self-motivated and team player.
Good computer knowledge.
Ability to undertake travel when relevant.