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Role Overview

Assistant Manager - Buying Men's Wear at Land Mark, based in JAFZA, Dubai, UAE.

Role Purpose

Lead the buying strategy, product range development, and vendor management for the Men's Wear category to drive revenue, margin targets, and seasonal assortment execution aligned with brand direction.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Range Planning

• Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to build a compelling product range.
• Partner with Design and Planning teams to ensure alignment with brand direction and assortment needs.
• Execute the seasonal buying strategy for Men's Wear.

Financial & Business Management

• Build reports on revenue, margin, and sell-through targets to track performance.
• Monitor weekly performance, analyze KPIs, and take corrective actions to optimize sales and profitability.
• Participate in OTB management in collaboration with Planning teams.

Vendor Management & Negotiation

• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across key sourcing markets.
• Negotiate costs, margins, payment terms, and delivery timelines to maximize profitability.
• Source new suppliers to drive innovation and cost efficiency.

Product Development & Execution

• Oversee sampling, product development, and approvals in line with brand quality standards.
• Ensure timely order placement, tracking, and shipment follow-ups.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with VM, Marketing, and Retail teams for seasonal launches and promotions.
• Work with QC teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Buying, preferably in Men's Apparel.
• Strong understanding of seasonal fashion trends, fabrics, fits, and silhouettes.
• Experience working with regional and international sourcing hubs is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication abilities.