Fashion Retail Buying & Planning- Jack & Jones

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ONE WORLD, ONE PHILOSOPHY, ONE FAMILY - that’s BESTSELLER, a family-run and global fashion group. Under the BESTSELLER Region East umbrella are brands such as ONLY, JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, NAME IT and many more. We offer a dynamic environment and spirit within a “safe-net” of a financially strong company that is expanding globally. Would you like to be a part of our success story? For our team in Dubai we are looking for a new team member of our retail department:

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• A corporate culture where we welcome new ideas and move quickly from idea to action
• Being part of a team where collaboration, creativity and action are key
• Being part of our Retail expansion and drive things forward
• Freedom and responsibility in an international and culturally unique working environment
• A Brand that offers a unique combination of style and quality, with an emphasis on sustainability and has huge potential to grow
  We are looking forward to your application! At BESTSELLER We Own It

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for Fashion Retail and product: Fundamental expertise in fashion retail, with experience in buying and planning, KPI monitoring and visual merchandising.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with excellent organizational abilities and a proactive approach.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in fashion retail or wholesale industry, buying/panning background is a must.
• Strong ability to identify product market trends and category mix for future deliveries
• MENA Market Expertise: At least 5 years of work experience in the MENA market and in-depth knowledge of the region
• Project Coordination: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and strong communication abilities.
• Personality: Curious, pragmatic, proactive, with a hands-on attitude.
• Multistakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and foster team interaction.
• Languages: Fluent in English, with Arabic being a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel! and PowerPoint

• Store Openings: Strategically plan and execute new store openings, including managing purchase orders and preparing opening packages.
• Buying & Market Research: Oversee purchase orders and inventory management to prevent shortages, and act as a proactive partner in buying and inventory decisions. Guide and operate product selection to meet store needs.
• Budget & Planning Management
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including conducting store visits to improve performance.
• Performance Evaluation: Analyze performance using key metrics, addressing issues to drive improvements. Proactively come up with Actions to ensure that targets can be reached.
• Visual Merchandising: Monitor and assess visual merchandising strategies, providing feedback to ensure alignment with brand standards.

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for Fashion Retail and product: Fundamental expertise in fashion retail, with experience in buying and planning, KPI monitoring and visual merchandising.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with excellent organizational abilities and a proactive approach.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in fashion retail or wholesale industry, buying/panning background is a must.
• Strong ability to identify product market trends and category mix for future deliveries
• MENA Market Expertise: At least 5 years of work experience in the MENA market and in-depth knowledge of the region
• Project Coordination: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with great attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and strong communication abilities.
• Personality: Curious, pragmatic, proactive, with a hands-on attitude.
• Multistakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and foster team interaction.
• Languages: Fluent in English, with Arabic being a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel! and PowerPoint.