Modestwear Buyer: Trend Forecasting & Range Strategy

Buyer – Modestwear

Job Description

Trend Awareness (Modest Fashion-Specific)

• Deep understanding of modest fashion trends across regions (e.g., KSA, UAE, KWT differences in trends and buying patterns)
• Ability to forecast seasonal trends (Ramadan/Eid collections, layering styles, etc.)
• Familiarity with key modestwear designers and influencers
• Understanding customer buying behavior in modest wear

Cultural & Religious Sensitivity

• Awareness of Islamic dress codes and other religious/cultural modesty guidelines
• Ability to select items that respect diverse customer preferences and sensitivities

Data Analysis & Sales Forecasting

• Very strong Excel skills
• Analyzing past sales data to identify bestsellers and missed opportunities
• Being aware and working towards established targets
• Working with the planning team to help with forecasting and shaping department growth
• Understanding of basic KPIs: Margin, Sell thru, Cover etc

Range Plan

• Identifying Ranges and Capsules based on the learnings and future trends
• Core and best sellers grading, Never out of stock styles etc
• Managing Range Plans Sheets
• Managing OTB

E-commerce experience

• Understanding of basic reporting matrix such as views or conversion, search keywords etc