Job Type: Full Time
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail / Luxury
Department: Retail & Distribution
Job Function: Buying / Retail Merchandising
Nationality: Open

Inspire | Exhilarate | Delight

Chalhoub Group, a pioneer of luxury retail in the Middle East for over 70 years, is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Buyer to support its luxury buying and merchandising operations. This role plays a key part in product selection, assortment planning, and inventory management, ensuring the right products reach the market at the right time.

Working closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Planning, Marketing, and Logistics teams, the Associate Buyer will support seamless product flow across omnichannel retail platforms while contributing to commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Buying & Merchandising Support

• Support the buying team in merchandise selection and assortment planning

• Assist in analyzing sales performance, best-selling products, and stock coverage

• Collect and consolidate quantitative and qualitative data to support buying decisions

Operational & Data Management

• Maintain accurate product data entry across systems

• Create and manage purchase orders in line with buying plans

• Track inventory levels and support cost-effective product acquisition

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, planning, and marketing teams to ensure timely product availability

• Support on-time product launches by coordinating deliveries and stock readiness

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal reviews and buying meetings

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar buying or merchandising role, preferably within luxury retail

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment

What Chalhoub Group Offers

• Competitive benefits package including healthcare and child education contribution

• Flexible and remote working policies (role-dependent)

• Exclusive employee discounts across luxury brands

• Learning, development, and internal mobility opportunities

• Inclusive, diverse, and future-focused workplace culture