Junior Buyer | Retail | Toys R Us Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-02-24]
(ID: 33618)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Junior Buyer | Retail | Toys R Us
Are you passionate about retail buying and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a globally recognized brand? Toys R Us is seeking a dynamic Junior Buyer to join our team and contribute to maximizing our buying business across the GCC region. If you have strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a keen sense of market trends, we want to hear from you!
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Retail (Toys & Children\'s Products)
Job Function: Buying & Merchandising
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Buying Manager to set yearly buying budgets and develop merchandise strategies that align with the company\'s financial objectives.
- Manage a portfolio of 100+ international and local vendors, negotiating cost-effective pricing and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Execute buying strategies that maximize sales and profitability while ensuring in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories.
- Research new trends and advancements in product lines to make informed buying decisions that cater to customer preferences.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, and Logistics, to ensure cohesive product promotion and inventory management.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to optimize assortment planning and pricing strategies.
- Manage inventory distribution for assigned categories to ensure the right products are available at the right time.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the buying team to foster a high-performance culture.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of merchandising experience, preferably in the retail industry.
- Bachelor\'s degree in Business Management, Buying, or a related field.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with local market trends are preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth opportunities within the Al Futtaim Group\'s diverse retail network.
- Access to professional training and development programs.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
About Toys R Us:
Toys R Us is the leading toy and children\'s products retailer known for delivering a magical shopping experience for families worldwide. As part of the Al Futtaim Group, Toys R Us offers an extensive range of toys, games, educational products, and baby essentials, providing endless fun and learning opportunities for children. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and continuously expanding our product offerings to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
If special instructions for how to apply are mentioned in the job description, please follow them accordingly.
Are you passionate about retail buying and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a globally recognized brand? Toys R Us is seeking a dynamic Junior Buyer to join our team and contribute to maximizing our buying business across the GCC region. If you have strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a keen sense of market trends, we want to hear from you!
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Retail (Toys & Children\'s Products)
Job Function: Buying & Merchandising
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Buying Manager to set yearly buying budgets and develop merchandise strategies that align with the company\'s financial objectives.
- Manage a portfolio of 100+ international and local vendors, negotiating cost-effective pricing and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Execute buying strategies that maximize sales and profitability while ensuring in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories.
- Research new trends and advancements in product lines to make informed buying decisions that cater to customer preferences.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, and Logistics, to ensure cohesive product promotion and inventory management.
- Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to optimize assortment planning and pricing strategies.
- Manage inventory distribution for assigned categories to ensure the right products are available at the right time.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the buying team to foster a high-performance culture.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of merchandising experience, preferably in the retail industry.
- Bachelor\'s degree in Business Management, Buying, or a related field.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with local market trends are preferred.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth opportunities within the Al Futtaim Group\'s diverse retail network.
- Access to professional training and development programs.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
About Toys R Us:
Toys R Us is the leading toy and children\'s products retailer known for delivering a magical shopping experience for families worldwide. As part of the Al Futtaim Group, Toys R Us offers an extensive range of toys, games, educational products, and baby essentials, providing endless fun and learning opportunities for children. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience and continuously expanding our product offerings to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
If special instructions for how to apply are mentioned in the job description, please follow them accordingly.
