Franchise Buyer, Middle East

1 month ago

dubai, United Arab Emirates Abercrombie and Fitch Co. Full time
The A&F Co. Middle East Franchise Buyer will work as part of our EMEA team to grow the Middle East franchise business through the development of a localized product strategy for the A&Ffamily of brands.This role will drive regional assortment architecture and product selection, partnering closely with the Buying and Planning teams at our franchise partner Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) in Dubai, our EMEA Buying and Planning teams in London, as well as the Global Home Office to ensure our global brand is regionally relevant. Though the role will be primarily focused on our omnichannel business in KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, the Middle East Buyer is expected to partner closely with our direct team in UAE and Kuwait to build product synergies across the Middle East region. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with internal and external teams across regions and thus requires regular travel to Columbus, Ohio, USA and London, UK for key business milestones.This role is based in Dubai, UAE and reports to the Managing Director of Middle East.What Will You Be Doing?Drive Middle East franchise business growth by partnering with Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) to create and execute a regional product assortment architecture for the A&F brands including:Influence product selection, plans, and allocationLeverage market knowledge to distort product assortment set cadence, breadth, and depth to local consumer preference and align with competitive landscapeEnsure assortments are consistent with global brand strategy and identityBe the expert in current selling and historical selling knowledge for the region, translating in-season analyses to decisions and actions to maximize sales and marginLeverage financial and strategic capabilities by influencing promotions, pricing,visual merchandising, and inventory flowIntimately understand regional shopping behavior, brand perceptions, and product preferences and interests by regularly patterning the market and visiting our storesExecute against key milestones and seasonal processes, including:Detailed seasonal hindsight and strategic line review process at the department and style level to inform future strategy and identify line list needsPresent weekly selling updates as part of a regular Monday Business Review process, evaluating performance and identifying strengths, opportunities and recommended actionsTravel to A&F’s Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio to make seasonal assortment decisions in Assortment Reviews quarterly, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buysLeverage monthly Chase, Buy, Cut Reviews to fine-tune assortments virtually and respond to trendParticipate in monthly MPC meetings to reconcile current performance with future merchandise plans, identifying upside and downside strategiesWhat Do You Need To Bring?Bachelor’s or undergraduate University degree equivalent4+ years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparelProven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settingsPassion for the merchant role, fashion retail, customer research, and the A&F brandDesire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar businessAn acute eye for product and trendA deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your businessStrong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadershipWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the departmentA high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsA collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brandOur CompanyAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.Our ValuesWe lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.What You'll GetAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeavePaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOUAdditional InformationABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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