Fashion Merchandiser & Inventory Forecast Lead

Namshi.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Namshi.com is seeking a dynamic Merchandising professional to lead category forecasting, inventory planning, and pricing strategies across GCC markets. You will build bottom-up plans, coordinate with Buying and logistics, and drive stock optimization to support profitable growth.

You will analyze trends, develop models, and present insights to leadership, helping to maximize sell-through and margin in a fast-paced eCommerce environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or Statistics.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting and data modelling in a multi-branded environment (eCommerce).
• Strong knowledge of fashion buying within an eCommerce organization.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical thinking.
• Experience in managing P&L and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead category sales forecasting and demand management across GCC markets.
• Analyze sales trends and develop statistical planning models.
• Prepare bottom-up plans per brand that align with category targets.
• Create a 12-month rolling forecast to maintain future stock levels.
• Manage stock requirements and coordinate purchases based on forecasts.
• Plan and monitor inventory replenishment across territories.
• Collaborate with Buying and business leads to resolve stock shortages.
• Optimize category inventory levels while balancing working capital constraints.
• Manage stock transfers, reconcile discrepancies, and oversee stock movements with suppliers and warehouses.
• Develop pricing and discount strategies to optimize margin and sell-through.
• Track category performance, ensuring alignment with top-line and profitability goals.
• Prepare weekly and quarterly decks on brand performance.
• Present insights and opportunities to leadership and brands.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Data modelling

P&L management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Namshi.com is seeking a dynamic Merchandising professional to lead category forecasting, inventory planning, and pricing strategies across GCC markets. You will build bottom-up plans, coordinate with Buying and logistics, and drive stock optimization to support profitable growth.

You will analyze trends, develop models, and present insights to leadership, helping to maximize sell-through and margin in a fast-paced eCommerce environment.