Merchandise Planner

Ultiwise Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing product distribution and inventory management. This exciting position involves breaking down sales plans, aligning product assortments with customer needs, and analyzing sales data to identify trends and best-sellers. You'll collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to ensure effective product availability for promotions and seasonal launches. If you're passionate about data-driven decision-making and have a knack for sales strategy, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales planning and inventory management is essential.
• Strong analytical skills to track performance and trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in breaking down sales plans and aligning product assortments.
• Track stock levels, manage product catalogues, and analyze sales data.

Skills

Sales Planning

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Customer Support

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Sales Plan Breakdown: Assist in breaking down the annual and seasonal sales plan into gender, category, and subcategory to ensure a clear and strategic approach to product distribution.
2. Assortment Planning: Align product assortment with customer needs and business objectives, ensuring a balanced mix of performance, lifestyle, and essential products.
3. Inventory & Stock Monitoring: Track available stock and incoming shipments to ensure proper allocation and avoid overstock or stockouts.
4. Product Catalogue Management: Organize and maintain an up-to-date product catalogue, ensuring all necessary product details, images, cost breakdown, and specifications are available.
5. Tailored Catalogues for Customers: Customize catalogues based on customer requests, ensuring a personalized and targeted product selection is presented.
6. Visual & Data Organization: Work with the brand/marketing team to ensure the catalogues are visually appealing and easy to navigate for clients.
7. Sales & KPI Tracking: (Unless this comes from the Finance)
8. Monthly Sales Reports: Collect, compile, and analyse monthly sales data to track performance and identify trends, best-sellers, and slow-moving items.
9. Business KPI Monitoring: Provide reports on key performance indicators (sell-through rates, margins, stock turnover, and revenue contributions), supporting strategic decision-making.
10. Customer Sales Performance Review: Help analyse customer buying trends and performance to optimize future product allocations and sales strategies.
11. Competitor & Market Analysis: Keep track of competitor activities, pricing structures, and market trends to ensure competitive positioning.
12. Customer Support & Requests: Act as a liaison between sales and operations, ensuring customer requests for product details, availability, and pricing are handled efficiently and handle customer complaints.
13. Coordination with Sales & Marketing: Work closely with the sales team to align product availability with promotional activities and seasonal launches.