Fashion Merchandise Planner: Optimize Inventory & Profit

AlFahim HQ; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop merchandise and assortment plans aligned with brand strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role includes collaboration with various teams to optimize inventory across channels, ensuring profitability and alignment with market trends.

Qualifications

• Min 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning within fashion or retail industry.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP or planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans by category, store, and channel.
• Set and manage sales, margin, and inventory targets for each category.
• Forecast demand and stock requirements based on sales trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Advanced Excel

Job description

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop merchandise and assortment plans aligned with brand strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role includes collaboration with various teams to optimize inventory across channels, ensuring profitability and alignment with market trends.