Assistant Buyer Apparel FZCO

Product Range Support:

• Assist in the development of brand strategy through research and analysis of target customers and market positioning.
• Support category planning activities by analyzing performance, trends, and sales potential.
• Contribute to the seasonal purchase strategy by leveraging reports and historical data shared by the planning/merchandising teams.
• Participate in store grading to align product assortments across diverse store types (e.g., premium vs. value-focused).
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for seasonal sales using historical product performance.
• Support pricing decisions through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with principals and suppliers for procurement under the guidance of the Buyer.

Order Management:

• Prepare and track procurement orders to ensure timely delivery in line with service level agreements and purchase plans.
• Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth stock movement from supplier to warehouse.

Vendor Coordination:

• Support the Buyer in maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant deliveries.

Follow up on supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contractual adherence.

Store & Visual Merchandising:

• Conduct store visits to monitor product displays and gather insights on product performance.
• Visit competitor stores for benchmarking and trend inspiration.
• Track stock levels and weeks of cover, raising alerts when stock adjustments are needed.
• Collaborate with store staff to collect feedback on customer preferences and product performance.
  
  Market & Competition Awareness:
• Stay updated on fashion trends and evolving customer preferences in local and international markets.
• Track competitor activities, product offerings, and pricing strategies to support informed buying decisions.