Associate Buyer - Kidswear Multi brands Luxury Fashion - Department stores - Dubai

Role Overview

Associate Buyer - Kidswear Multi brands Luxury Fashion - Department stores, Dubai. Al Tayer Group, Dubai, UAE.

Role Purpose

Support the buying and assortment planning process for Boys' and Girls' Kidswear categories across Bloomingdales Fashion and Harvey Nichols Fashion department stores. The role combines product selection, trend awareness, and commercial analysis to drive growth and profitability in the kidswear luxury fashion market.

Key Responsibilities

Buying & Assortment Planning

• Support the buying and assortment planning process across Boys' and Girls' Kidswear categories.
• Assist in selecting commercially successful product ranges aligned to customer needs and market trends.
• Support seasonal buying trips, range reviews, and supplier meetings.

Sales & Performance Analysis

• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and product sell-through to identify opportunities and risks.
• Analyse trading performance and provide recommendations to optimise sales and profitability.

Stakeholder Management & Partnerships

• Work closely with Planning, Merchandising, Stores, VM, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver business objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with international brand partners and suppliers.

Market & Trend Intelligence

• Keep up to date with global fashion trends, competitor activity, and customer insights within the kidswear market.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–4 years' experience in Buying or Assistant Buying, ideally within Kidswear and luxury Fashion Retail.
• Multi brand luxury experience is essential.
• Experience working with international or global fashion brands is essential.
• Strong understanding of Boys' and Girls' apparel categories.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to interpret sales and market data.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Passion for fashion, trends, and consumer behaviour.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.