Junior Buyer

About the Company

Styli is a fashion and beauty e-commerce platform launched in 2019 by Landmark Group. It has grown into one of the major value-led fashion destinations in the GCC and India, serving men, women, children, and beauty customers with a wide assortment of trendy, affordable products delivered to their doorstep.

The brand’s goal is to become the most aspirational value fast-fashion and lifestyle platform by delivering smooth service, personalized shopping experiences, and a constantly refreshed curated assortment that matches changing customer needs. The business now has a strong presence across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, as well as India.

Role Summary

This position is for a commercially minded Junior Buyer responsible for the Babywear category across Newborn and Infant segments for boys and girls. The role focuses on shaping trend-aware, commercially strong assortments for GCC customers while meeting sales, margin, and inventory goals.

The right candidate will bring solid product knowledge, a clear understanding of babywear customer expectations, and the ability to work with different teams to develop and deliver seasonal collections from idea stage through production within tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Buying & Assortment Planning, Trend & Market Analysis, Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution, and Commercial & Operational Excellence are central to this role.

Additional Information

The role requires attention to quality, safety, and comfort standards specific to babywear. It also involves detailed tracking of product data, specifications, costing, assortment planning, and adherence to seasonal calendars and business deadlines.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business, or a related discipline is required.

Experience

2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or product development is preferred, ideally in babywear, kidswear, or apparel.

Skills and Tools

The ideal candidate should understand GCC market trends and customer preferences, have a commercial mindset, and demonstrate strong analytical and numerical ability. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is also required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage seasonal assortments for Newborn and Infant boys’ and girls’ categories so that the range is age-appropriate, trend-led, and commercially viable.
• Work with the Planning team to review seasonal and quarterly OTB budgets and develop balanced assortments that support business goals.
• Study past sales, customer behavior, and market movements to guide buying decisions.
• Track category results and suggest actions to improve sales, stock efficiency, and profitability.
• Prepare seasonal trend presentations using global trend directions, competitor analysis, customer feedback, and market research.
• Visit competitors, online channels, and physical stores regularly to identify new trends, pricing patterns, product gaps, and customer preferences.
• Convert trend insights into product ideas and assortment plans that can perform commercially.
• Collaborate with Design teams to create seasonal collections that reflect Styli’s brand direction and customer expectations.
• Develop range plans covering product mix, colours, fabrics, trims, styling direction, and pricing structure.
• Ensure all items meet the required standards for quality, safety, and comfort in babywear.
• Draft clear and accurate product briefs and tech packs for sourcing and development teams.
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Design, Sourcing, and Production teams to execute seasonal ranges smoothly.
• Manage development timelines and keep all work aligned with key critical-path milestones.
• Review and approve fits, prints, fabrics, trims, and development samples in a timely manner.
• Follow each product from concept to final production while maintaining design intent, quality standards, and target cost.
• Help drive category targets for sales, margin, and intake margin.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in product data, specifications, costing, and assortment planning.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and processes across the buying and product development workflow.
• Ensure all activities stay aligned with seasonal calendars and business deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or product development, preferably in babywear, kidswear, or apparel.
• Good understanding of GCC market trends and customer preferences.
• Strong commercial sense with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.