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POSITION OBJECTIVE - Plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices and sell through targets in conjunction with the Brand Manager/GM to ensure they are in line with the budget - Carry out buying activities in-line with the brand buying plans - Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers and monitor the adherence to the contract terms Key Responsibilities: Business Strategy: - Drive the seasonal strategies in line with the brand positioning to formulate Gross Margin Plan - Develop a fine tuned assortment and investment plan - Create the sourcing development plan and action the critical path to deliver timely - Negotiate with new suppliers on product pricing, payment terms, cost of freight, provision of training, and the extent of their involvement in advertising and promotions, to decide on placing a purchase order with the supplier for the concerned product - OTB Planning - Manage OTB in tandem with the planning counterpart - Deliver the seasonal business strategy by monitoring and impacting the critical path, range building and product selection - Prepare and manage the buying calendar - Formulate seasonal product focus plan with Marketing and VM to drive key product initiatives - Focus on holding current business and build new categories - Conducting customer focus groups and competitive shopping Performance and Operations: - Analysis and reporting of weekly sales performance at style, range, category and business unit level against range plan. Take in season action to revise production flows and maximize sales - Manage TNA plans - Implement the buying calendar for timely seasonal analysis and range build - Perform regular competitor surveys to identify product gaps, influence lessons learnt and range plans - Manage range and product hierarchy and create the seasonal phasing plan - Responsible for the 'The Look' for the season. Influence product selection, in-store VM as per guidelines and layout planning - Keep abreast of market trends and awareness of competitor activities - Manage the product training of staff to ensure up-to-date knowledge. Prepare regular trends training and deliver to the business units - Review buying feedback reports and provide recommendations to General Manager as to buying strategy for a respective brand/collection

"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades." Objective: This position is responsible for ensuring effective brand positioning through strategic product selection that aligns with the target customer profile, while achieving gross margin goals and maintaining a healthy sell-through rate of 60% or higher. Key Responsibilities: Product Range: Support the development of brand strategies by understanding customer profiles and market positioning Plan category assortments based on historical performance, market trends, and future potential Establish seasonal purchase strategies in collaboration with the planning team, using data-driven insights Grade stores by format and country to differentiate product mixes for high-end and value-driven locations Develop procurement strategies for seasonal sales, grounded in product performance history Create pricing plans using perceptual pricing and market benchmarking Coordinate direct procurement with brand principals Order Management: Raise purchase orders in line with the buying plan to ensure on-time deliveries per SLAs Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth supply chain movement from supplier to warehouse Vendor Management: Establish and sustain long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure fair deals. Ensure on-time delivery of products and adhere to compliance with the contracts of purchase. Store Management: Visit stores to ensure proper store display of product categories and to understand performing and non-performing goods Visit competitor stores to understand bench marking, and for inspiration Maintain weeks of cover, monitor stock levels, and plan purchases within budget Coach the store staff to gather product feedback and customer feedback on basic and key offerings ensuring growth and development Competition Knowledge Stay up-to-date with local and global markets, as well as industry trends Be aware of competing brands and products' activities Key KPIs: Quantitative KPI Gross margin target Sell through target Exclusive and NOS Business Week of cover for particular category Stock Ageing and Stock Turn Trend/Buy presentation Product training Qualitative KPI Understand market trend Able to grasp business requirement Influence brand to customize requirement Desired Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Retail Management, or a related field from a recognized institute. 2-3 years of relevant retail buying experience. Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor management, assortment planning, and trend analysis. Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and forecasting techniques.

Objective: This position is responsible for ensuring optimal brand positioning through strategic product assortment aligned with the target customer profile, and to achieve gross margin objectives while maintaining a healthy sell-through rate of 60%. Key Responsibility: Product Range: Develop and execute brand strategies aligned with target customer profiles and market positioning Plan category-wise assortment based on performance analysis, market trends, and future potential Define seasonal buying strategies using historical data and merchandising insights Conduct store grading based on geographic, economic, and brand alignment factors (e.g., elite vs. value-focused stores) Formulate seasonal procurement strategies considering previous product performance Develop pricing strategies based on perceptual value, competitive intelligence, and margin goals Coordinate directly with brand principals to procure merchandise Order Management: Place procurement orders in line with the purchase plan to ensure timely deliveries as per service level agreements Monitor in-transit stock from suppliers to warehouse to ensure uninterrupted product flow Vendor Management: Establish and sustain long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure fair deals Ensure on-time delivery of products and adhere to compliance with the contracts of purchase Store Management: Conduct regular store visits to monitor product presentation and assess category performance Visit competitor outlets to gather market intelligence and trend inspirations Monitor stock cover levels and ensure purchases are planned within allocated budgets Train and support store teams to gather customer feedback and enhance product sell-through Market and Competitor Awareness Stay informed about regional and global retail and fashion trends Track competitor activities, pricing strategies, and product positioning Key Performance Indicators: Quantitative KPI Gross margin target Sell through target Exclusive and NOS Business Week of cover for particular category Stock Ageing and Stock Turn Trend/Buy presentation Product training Qualitative KPI Understand market trend Able to grasp business requirement Influence brand to customize requirement Desired Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Retail, or Business Management from a recognized institution, preferably from a reputed fashion institute 2-5 years of relevant experience in retail buying, with proven exposure to fashion or lifestyle categories Strong command of MS Excel and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience in data analysis, forecasting, and trend evaluation In-depth knowledge of product strategy, vendor management, range planning, pricing, and consumer behavior within retail markets.

POSITION OBJECTIVE - Plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices and sell through targets in conjunction with the Brand Manager/GM to ensure they are in line with the budget - Carry out buying activities in-line with the brand buying plans - Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers and monitor the adherence to the contract terms Key Responsibilities Business Strategy: - Drive the seasonal strategies in line with the brand positioning to formulate Gross Margin Plan - Develop a fine tuned assortment and investment plan - Create the sourcing development plan and action the critical path to deliver timely - Negotiate with new suppliers on product pricing, payment terms, cost of freight, provision of training, and the extent of their involvement in advertising and promotions, to decide on placing a purchase order with the supplier for the concerned product - OTB Planning - Manage OTB in tandem with the planning counterpart - Deliver the seasonal business strategy by monitoring and impacting the critical path, range building and product selection - Prepare and manage the buying calendar - Formulate seasonal product focus plan with Marketing and VM to drive key product initiatives - Focus on holding current business and build new categories - Conducting customer focus groups and competitive shopping Performance and Operations: - Analysis and reporting of weekly sales performance at style, range, category and business unit level against range plan. Take in season action to revise production flows and maximize sales - Manage TNA plans - Implement the buying calendar for timely seasonal analysis and range build - Perform regular competitor surveys to identify product gaps, influence lessons learnt and range plans - Manage range and product hierarchy and create the seasonal phasing plan - Responsible for the 'The Look' for the season. Influence product selection, in-store VM as per guidelines and layout planning - Keep abreast of market trends and awareness of competitor activities - Manage the product training of staff to ensure up-to-date knowledge. Prepare regular trends training and deliver to the business units - Review buying feedback reports and provide recommendations to General Manager as to buying strategy for a respective brand/collection

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. What you'll be doing Purchase Order Creation & Coordination - Create and process purchase orders (POs) accurately and in line with brand and category requirements. - Monitor PO status, resolve discrepancies, and ensure all records are maintained and reconciled. Replenishment & Inventory Coordination - Track stock levels across stores and warehouses to maintain optimal availability of core and hero products. - Initiate replenishment orders based on sales trends, stock coverage, and upcoming activations. Podium & Event Support - Provide operational and product support for podiums, in-store events, and brand activations. - Ensure all event-related products, materials, and deliveries are prepared on time and aligned with marketing timelines. New Launch Coordination & Timeline Coordination - Track shipment and delivery schedules to guarantee on-time availability for launch dates. - Manage timing and logistics for new product launches in collaboration with brand, logistics, and retail teams. Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting - Collect and consolidate sales, stock, and purchase data to support category planning and decision-making. - Analyze performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. - Share regular reports and key insights with management and cross-functional teams. What you’ll need to succeed Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights. Numerically driven with high attention to accuracy and detail. Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data, formulas, and reports. Demonstrates a strong aptitude for numbers, systems, and process optimization. Highly organized and methodical, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions. Proactive and curious, eager to learn and continuously improve processes.What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. We Invite All Applicants to Apply It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Your opportunity We are currently seeking an Operations & Supply Chain Specialist as part of our dynamic team in our subsidiary in Dubai. You will be responsible for managing the order to payment flow of the allocated customer portfolio in a timely and accurate fashion, working along with the sales team on delivering customer service excellence and ensuring compliance with sales business policies. How you will contribute Managing customer master data ensuring timely maintenance, accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all informationManaging order flow from order acquisition to order entry in compliance with agreed trade termsManaging delivery flow by liaising directly with the planning team, logistics, transportation companies, and customer whilst acting as first point of contact in the event of any query/issueManaging back-orders ensuring the maintenance of a clean portfolioManaging goods returns in compliance with agreed trade termsSupporting sales in case of commercial, logistics, product claims from the customerSupporting sales events such as Buying Days, brands/product presentations, customer’s onsite trainings, customer’s visits, etc. through active participation in both organizational preparation and executionIssuing sales/customer-related reporting to the benefit of both sales team and customerImplementing and enhancing customer service-related procedures, processes and systemsParticipating to ad hoc sales-related activities and/or projectsWho you are 3 years of experience in similar roles in a fast-paced environment.Previous experience in a B2B customer service environmentHas knowledge about international logistics, supply chain, customs processes Experience with ERP systems is essential; knowledge of SAP is highly recommendedPerfect level of English, Arabic language will be considered a plusProficient in MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)Team player, Customer-oriented, Problem solvingWhy work with us This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a thriving team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. What you'll be doing Review planning and forecasting outputs and communicate KPIs to relevant team members. Assist in the development of the Demand Plan where needed; determine what is required in the demand, supply and inventory plans to support business needs. Develop and test different options for stock size, composition and age profile and recommend optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plans. Implement inventory strategies based on cost benefit analysis as defined by the strategic objectives and goals. Set KPIs that align with multiple stakeholders’ objectives for inventory optimization to attain short term and long-term goals. Lead supply planning efforts across functions to optimally fulfill business needs, including leading the S&OP process where required. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to identify gaps, resolve supply issues, and improve service levels. Negotiate with suppliers and internal stakeholders; manage supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs. Manage a multi-brand portfolio, implementing inventory strategies aligned with business objectives. What you’ll need to succeed Demand & supply planning expertise, specifically in distribution planning. Experience worked on modules for demand & supply, forecast, stock cover, and monitoring healthy inventory. Experience in supply chain systems like Blue Yonder and SAP is a plus. Advanced Excel Required Soft Skills: Excellent analytical skills Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge Assertive with suppliers and internal stakeholders Not resistant to changes Adaptable Confident personality Resilient under pressure What we can offer you With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. We Invite All Applicants to Apply It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.