Commercial Operations Analysis Lead

Azadea Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Dubai seeks a Commercial Operations Analysis Lead to conduct sales analysis and enhance operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with 6-8 years of experience in Fashion Retail, including 3 years in a managerial role. Fluency in English is required, and Spanish is a plus. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Fashion Retail or a similar role.
• 3 years of experience in a managerial position.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sales analysis and monitor operating expenses.
• Provide management with critical data for decision-making.
• Evaluate store performance and develop corresponding actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget planning

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Stock management tools

Job description

Role Purpose

The Commercial Operations Analysis Lead is responsible for conducting sales analysis, monitoring operating expenses, minimizing costs, and enhancing operational efficiencies to achieve business objectives. He/she collaborates with the brand management team to design commercial strategies aimed at improving brand performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data and figures from various sources to provide management with critical information for decision‑making purposes.
• Evaluate the daily, weekly, and monthly performance of stores to identify significant outliers and develop corresponding actions to mitigate risks or capitalize on opportunities.
• Offer insights into budget planning to comprehensively address business needs.
• Participate in designing and implementing action plans and processes by managing, delivering, and maintaining ad‑hoc projects as needed.
• Review suppliers' margin agreements and recommend new schemes to enhance the financial interests of the brand(s).
• Monitor inventory entries to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on strategic planning for commercial or operational activities, including markdowns or markups, among others.
• Analyze stock turnover, monitor shipment flow, examine inventory provisions, and identify as well as resolve related inadequacies.
• Participate in SVR (Store Visit Report) feasibility studies and recommend actions to support the commercial operations agenda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Six to eight years of experience in Fashion Retail, or a similar role.
• Three years of experience in a managerial role.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and stock management tools.

* AZADEA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other classification.

* We aim to give our candidates the best experience possible. But due to the amount of applicants applying, we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted for the role.