FMCG Merchandising Specialist - Shelf & Planogram Expert

Gulfa Mineral Water and Processing Industries L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfa Mineral Water and Processing Industries L.L.C is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to manage daily outlet visits, ensure shelves align with planograms, and maximize product visibility across UAE retailers.

With a minimum of 4 years in FMCG merchandising, you will navigate supermarkets, hypermarkets and modern trade outlets, maintain stock and POSM, and travel between outlets daily. UAE experience preferred; immediate joiners are welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of merchandising experience in FMCG.
• Prefer beverages, bottled water, food or consumer products.
• Experience with supermarkets, hypermarkets, groceries and modern trade outlets.
• Knowledge of UAE retail markets and merchandising practices.
• Understanding of shelf management, visibility, planograms, stock rotation, FIFO/FEFO and POSM.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple outlets daily.
• Physically fit and willing to travel between outlets daily.
• UAE experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned supermarkets, hypermarkets, groceries, and retail outlets as per daily route plan.
• Ensure products are displayed, arranged, and available on shelves.
• Maintain planograms, shelf share, visibility, and brand standards.
• Check stock availability and coordinate replenishment with Sales.
• Monitor expiry dates and follow FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Ensure price tags, promotional materials (POSM) and displays are available.
• Identify out-of-stock situations and report them immediately.
• Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, displays and market activities.
• Build strong relationships with store staff and supervisors.
• Support new product launches, promotions and seasonal campaigns.
• Submit daily outlet visit and merchandising reports with required photos.
• Report damaged or expired products per company procedures.

Skills

FMCG Merchandising

Retail Execution

Modern Trade

Shelf Management

Stock Rotation

Planogram Implementation

POSM

Product Visibility

Competitor Monitoring

Outlet Management

Reporting

Job description

Gulfa Mineral Water and Processing Industries L.L.C is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to manage daily outlet visits, ensure shelves align with planograms, and maximize product visibility across UAE retailers.

With a minimum of 4 years in FMCG merchandising, you will navigate supermarkets, hypermarkets and modern trade outlets, maintain stock and POSM, and travel between outlets daily. UAE experience preferred; immediate joiners are welcome.