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About the Role
Liwa Trading Enterprises LLC is seeking an experienced Fashion Buyer (Apparel) with proven expertise in the Middle East market. The role involves developing seasonal buying strategies for Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear, managing OTB, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear categories
- Build commercially balanced assortments tailored to Middle East consumer preferences, cultural nuances, and climate considerations
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform strategic buying decisions
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and ensure financial targets for sales, margin, and stock turn are consistently achieved
- Collaborate closely with merchandising, planning, marketing, and retail teams to align on product launches and promotional strategies
- Monitor in season performance and take proactive measures on replenishment, markdowns, and risk mitigation
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in fashion buying, with a strong focus on apparel
- Proven experience within the Middle East retail market (GCC experience highly preferred)
- Strong understanding of regional fashion trends, modest wear considerations, climate driven buying, and cultural preferences
- Track record of delivering sales growth and margin improvement
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and buying/planning systems
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven Fashion Buyer (Apparel) with proven expertise in the Middle East market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in apparel buying, a deep understanding of regional customer preferences, and the ability to create profitable, trend led a
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies across Menswear, Womenswear, and Kidswear categories.
- Build commercially balanced assortments tailored to Middle East consumer preferences, cultural nuances, and climate considerations.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform strategic buying decisions.
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and ensure financial targets for sales, margin, and stock turn are consistently achieved.
- Collaborate closely with merchandising, planning, marketing, and retail teams to align on product launches and promotional strategies.
- Monitor in season performance and take proactive measures on replenishment, markdowns, and risk mitigation.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience in fashion buying, with a strong focus on apparel.
- Proven experience within the Middle East retail market (GCC experience highly preferred).
- Strong understanding of regional fashion trends, modest wear considerations, climate driven buying, and cultural preferences.
- Track record of delivering sales growth and margin improvement.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and buying/planning systems.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred.
Key Competencies
- Commercial acumen.
- Trend forecasting & product development.
- Financial planning & margin management.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Strategic thinking.
- Cross functional collaboration.
- Agility in a fast paced retail environment.
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