Chalhoub Careers – Buyer – Max Mara

Job Description

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years.As we continue to grow, it’s our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.You are responsible for managing OTB deployed by business unit, product selection, ensuring point of sales are filled commercially and the Max Mara image is well executed. These key points are reflected from pre-buying stage to the post buying stage and are monitored throughout the season. The role also includes key responsibilities in areas of stock covers, mark downs, and reconducted/permanent.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide insights for store Purchase budget
• Drive the Buying cycle
• Provide support for Replenishment reordering
• Support in Inventory management
• Support in Stock liquidation decisions
• Negotiate Logistics and deliveries
• Ensure conformity of Catalog management and Assortment planning
•  Prepare  seasonal optimal assortment plan  by category for each type of store, following brand’s guidelines and  instruct local merchandise team accordingly
• Ensure that assortment in stores  is respected by performing regular visits in countries during season and that corrective actions are taken if needed
• Ensure that shop floor employees understand the assortment of the new season during the post-buying debrief by explaining the placement for the core assortment the best sellers, the range, mood board and seasonal color according to calendar  for each store

Job Requirements

• A sound ability to understand and work with data
• Understanding of latest trends in Fashion
• A comprehensive view of the whole Buying Cycle
• University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Proven experience in Ready To Wear, within a Luxury environment

Job Details

Company: Chalhoub Group

Vacancy Type: Full-time

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline: N/A

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