Head of Buying and Planning Manager

Position Title: Head Buyer & Planning Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location: Kuwait

About the Company:

A well-established luxury fashion retail brand in Kuwait, well known within GCC for its growing portfolio of elegant women's fashion.

Position Summary

The Head Buyer & Planning Manager leads seasonal collection selection, product timing strategy, and launch execution. This role ensures the right products are chosen, produced, and delivered on time to support strong seasonal launches, commercial performance, and brand alignment

Role:

• Lead seasonal collection selection aligned with brand identity and business goals.
• Develop full seasonal launch calendars with delivery dates and product stories.
• Forecast category performance using historical and trend-driven insights.
• Negotiate prices, MOQs, delivery terms, and expected quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, Buying, or related field.
• Minimum 7–12 years of experience in buying and planning roles with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in seasonal collections, launches, and product timing.
• Solid understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and customer behavior.