Associate Merchandiser (Location Planning) - Middle East

abercrombie-fitch-co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Location Planner in Dubai, where you'll play a crucial role in maximizing sales forecasts and optimizing inventory across the Middle East. This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your retail planning experience and analytical skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be at the forefront of implementing innovative inventory strategies, ensuring that our stores meet brand goals and customer needs. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee development, this role promises not only professional growth but also a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant market.

Benefits

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Mental health support via Headspace

Paid time off and volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Mobile stipend

Access to Associate Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail planning is required.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Optimize inventory across Middle East stores to meet stock goals.
• Collaborate with teams to maximize inventory efficiency.

Skills

Retail Planning

Data Entry

Inventory Management

Logistics Coordination

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

MS Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Related Experience

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

The Associate Location Planner is responsible for in-market execution of departmental inventory strategies to maximize sales forecasts in the Middle East region. Responsibilities include data entry, coordination with cross-functional partners, and various planning projects, providing broad experience in inventory management and logistics.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE, reporting to the Managing Director of Middle East.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leverage regional market knowledge to provide sales forecast guidance and improve forecast accuracy.
• Review store forecasts, recommend actions to maximize traffic peaks and holidays, and mitigate forecast volatility.
• Optimize inventory across Middle East stores to meet brand, gender, and department stock goals.
• Collaborate with EMEA HQ teams to maximize inventory efficiency across regions and channels.
• Develop and execute region-specific inventory liquidation plans.
• Translate business insights into future season forecast and inventory strategies.
• Coordinate with regional stores, supply chain, logistics, and trade partners.
• Visit store locations and provide feedback on in-store experience opportunities.
• Implement region-specific item and size strategies from pre-season to in-season.
• Guide on new store setup, including third-party execution.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience; Business Administration degree preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• At least 2 years of retail planning experience.

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to kids through millennials: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. We are committed to our associates, customers, and communities, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose, prioritize our people, and have been recognized as a Great Place to Work, Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and a top employer for LGBTQ+ equality. We offer equitable compensation, benefits, flexibility, and engagement opportunities, including Associate Resource Groups and volunteer initiatives.

What You'll Get

As an A&F Co. associate, you’ll access various benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including:

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual reviews
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Assistance programs
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Mental health support via Headspace
• Paid caregiver leave
• Mobile stipend
• Paid time off and volunteer days
• Merchandise discounts
• Career advancement opportunities
• Access to Associate Resource Groups
• A supportive, inclusive team environment

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER