Merchandise Analyst - Data-Driven Planning & Allocation

Etoile Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Etoile Group is seeking a Merchandise Analyst to drive data-led merchandise planning, OTB management, and allocation across brands and categories. You will partner with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Marketing to ensure optimal product, quantity, price, and placement while hitting financial and inventory targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of retail analytics experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to deliver actionable insights through reports and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in retail analysis, planning, merchandising, buying and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and agile.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Defined and supported pre-season merchandise strategies across brands and categories, including OTB planning with sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Built and managed option plans and space planning to optimize assortment depth and store productivity.
• Delivered pre-season and in-season analysis to support buy sign-off and trading decisions.
• Monitored KPIs including sales, stock, OTB, margins and sell-through.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Reporting tools

Communication

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent

Job description

Etoile Group is seeking a Merchandise Analyst to drive data-led merchandise planning, OTB management, and allocation across brands and categories. You will partner with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Marketing to ensure optimal product, quantity, price, and placement while hitting financial and inventory targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of retail analytics experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to deliver actionable insights through reports and