Overview
Assistant Manager - Buying Mens Wear_Buying_Buying Concept.Splash.UAE_JAFZA_Splash at Landmark Group — United Arab Emirates. **Key Responsibilities** **Product Strategy & Range Planning** - Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to build a compelling product range. - Partner with Design and Planning teams to ensure alignment with brand direction and assortment needs and execute the seasonal buying strategy for Men’s Wear. **Financial & Business Management** - Build reports on revenue, margin, and sell-through targets are met. - Monitor weekly performance, analyze KPIs, and take corrective actions to optimize sales and profitability.
Full job description
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Range Planning
- Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to build a compelling product range.
- Partner with Design and Planning teams to ensure alignment with brand direction and assortment needs and execute the seasonal buying strategy for Men’s Wear.
Financial & Business Management
- Build reports on revenue, margin, and sell-through targets are met.
- Monitor weekly performance, analyze KPIs, and take corrective actions to optimize sales and profitability.
- Participate in OTB management in collaboration with Planning teams.
Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across key sourcing markets.
- Negotiate costs, margins, payment terms, and delivery timelines to maximize profitability.
- Source new suppliers to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
Product Development & Execution
- Oversee sampling, product development, and approvals in line with brand quality standards.
- Ensure timely order placement, tracking, and shipment follow-ups.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with VM, Marketing, and Retail teams for seasonal launches and promotions.
- Work with QC teams to ensure product quality and compliance.
- 5+ years of experience in Buying, preferably in Men’s Apparel.
- Strong understanding of seasonal fashion trends, fabrics, fits, and silhouettes.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, and communication abilities.
- Experience working with regional and international sourcing hubs is an advantage.
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