Fashion Buyer

About the role

Arkan Marketing Services is seeking an experienced Fashion Buyer to develop the product range for a fashion e‑commerce business, turning trend research and customer insights into commercially strong selections.

Key responsibilities

• Research fashion trends, customer demand, competitor ranges and emerging product opportunities.
• Identify gaps in existing categories and recommend relevant brands, products, styles and colours.
• Develop category and assortment plans covering brand mix, price points, core products and new products to test.
• Recommend initial and replenishment quantities by product, size and colour using sales, existing stock, incoming orders, lead times and budget.
• Evaluate product costs, recommend selling prices and target margins, and prepare buying proposals for approval.
• Coordinate product specifications, samples, costs, availability and delivery timing with the sourcing and procurement team.
• Monitor sales, sell‑through, margins, returns and stock ageing; recommend reorders, range changes and products to discontinue.

Required profile

• Proven hands‑on buying and merchandising experience in fashion, footwear, handbags, accessories, jewellery or multi‑brand retail.
• Evidence of product selections or ranges you personally developed, with clear commercial results.
• Strong fashion judgement, trend awareness and understanding of customer preferences.
• Practical experience in assortment planning, buying quantities, sales analysis, pricing and margin calculations.
• Strong organisation, supplier communication and independent follow‑through.
• Knowledge of Qatar or GCC customer preferences is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.