Buying Administration Assistant (UAE National)
Job Description
About Us
As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!
About The Role
The Buying Administration Assistant will support the team by providing administrative support and contributing to the Buying process. This will be a key role to support the Buying team drive the performance against sales and margin targets, maximizing in-season opportunities and affecting future inventory.
What You'll Be Doing
. Strong understanding of Merchandising financials.
. Advanced computer skills in Excel and MS Office.
. Numerate with strong analytical skills and financial acumen
. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
. Aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.
. Ability to recognize, analyze and quantify market trends.
. Ability to work independently and proactively, with excellent attention to detail
. Able to successfully manage and execute priorities in a timely manner within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
. Demonstrate ability to build and foster productive working relationships with cross-functional teams and vendors.
Additional Requirements
. Product / brand orientation with good knowledge of fashion industry and benchmarks.
. Stakeholder management skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and counterparts.
. Commercial skills with the ability to identify opportunities and potential business risks.
About You
Education/Certification and Continued Education
. A bachelor's degree is a requirement.
Years of Experience
. 1 – 3 years of experinece preferrably in administration
Additional Information
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Retailing
Function:
Merchandising & Planning / Category Management
