Harvey Nichols Kuwait
introduces the most exclusive brands to Kuwait. This is the first high end
contemporary and luxury department store in Kuwait catering to men's and
women's fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, and more. Harvey Nichols is a
customer-centric organisation that invests in staff, offering numerous training
to ensure brand-conscious customers receive international standard brand and
product information to create an exceptional and personalised customer
experience. Harvey Nichols Kuwait is located in the heart of the vibrant Phase
3, Grand Avenue - The Avenues.
The Role:
As an Assistant Buyer you will understand the specifications and style details of specific market requirements and cultural preferences and act as a bridge between designers and suppliers.
Responsibilities include:
* Developing excellent relationships with suppliers and managing stock distribution throughout the market
* Defining and maintaining a buying strategy which matches customer profile, market requirements and the direction of the business. Influence and persuade peers on the direction of the buying strategy.
* Coaching, supporting and guiding Buyers and Merchandisers, assisting in formal team training of and overall assessment of individual performance and training needs.
Responsible for assisting with planning and managing the full merchandising cycle, from sourcing to profits and sales forecasting and the designing, costings, sampling, distribution and follow-up of orders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
You will have/be:
* Concern for business efficiency
* Customer understanding
* Analytical thinking
* Thoroughness and attention to detail.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,800 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
