Assistant Manager_Buying_Accessories.Max.UAE_JAFZA_Max

Role Overview

Assistant Manager, Buying, Accessories at Max Fashion, a retail brand of Landmark Group, based in JAFZA, Dubai, UAE.

Company Overview

Landmark Group is a global retail and hospitality group founded in 1973. The UAE-based group operates over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets across the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. The group owns 25 plus value-led, own-built brands including Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, and Funcity.

Max Fashion is a prominent retail brand launched in 2004 in the UAE. The brand caters to value-conscious and fashion-savvy consumers, offering clothing and accessories for women, men, and children along with footwear, toys, and home décor. Max operates through physical stores and an omnichannel online platform across the Middle East, GCC, India, and Southeast Asia. The brand is known for its blend of style, value, and convenience.

Role Purpose

To drive the buying and merchandising strategy for the Accessories category, ensuring product selection, pricing, and inventory decisions align with market demand, brand positioning, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Category Management

• Lead accessories category buying strategy and product selection aligned with consumer trends and brand positioning.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships and negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms.
• Monitor category performance against targets and market conditions.

Operations & Execution

• Optimize inventory levels and product mix to maximize sell-through and minimize markdowns.
• Manage product lifecycle from development through clearance across the omnichannel platform.
• Coordinate with merchandising and retail teams to ensure effective product placement and stock allocation.

Additional Information

• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.