Merchandise Planner - Retail Inventory

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Merchandise Planner - Retail Inventory to support merchandise planning, inventory optimization and sales performance across the department.

The role reviews stock-to-sales ratios, sell-through and margins while coordinating with buying and retail teams to maintain the right merchandise mix and optimize stock availability.

You will monitor performance, prepare weekly reports, and drive actions to improve inventory and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Review stock-to-sales ratios and respond to changes in sales trends.
• Monitor performance against planned sales, markups and markdowns for assigned brands.
• Support achievement of departmental budgets and like-for-like growth targets.
• Monitor first-price sell-through performance for the department each season.
• Ensure realized margin targets for the department are achieved.
• Identify performance concerns and develop appropriate action plans with buying and retail teams.

Job description

Merchandise Planner - Retail Inventory Job Snapshot

Role: Merchandise Planner - Retail Inventory

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Apparel and Fashion

Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time Position Overview The Merchandise Planner - Retail Inventory role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is responsible for supporting merchandise planning, inventory optimization and sales performance across the assigned department. The position reviews stock-to-sales ratios, sell-through, margins and changing sales trends while coordinating with buying and retail teams to maintain the right merchandise mix, optimize stock availability and achieve departmental budgets and growth objectives.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Apparel and Fashion Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full-time

Merchandise Planning and Performance

• Review stock-to-sales ratios and respond to changes in sales trends.
• Monitor performance against planned sales, markups and markdowns for assigned brands.
• Support achievement of departmental budgets and like-for-like growth targets.
• Monitor first-price sell-through performance for the assigned department each season.
• Ensure realized margin targets for the department are achieved.
• Identify performance concerns and develop appropriate action plans with buying and retail teams.

Inventory Management

Manage inventory levels for the assigned department across stores, maintaining appropriate stock availability while supporting sell-through and commercial objectives.

• Maintain an adequate merchandise mix according to established guidelines.
• Ensure CORE products remain available at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and identify inventory concerns requiring action.
• Conduct regular inter-store stock consolidations to maximize sell-through.
• Support timely replenishment based on product and store requirements.

Buying and Assortment Planning

Assist the Planning Manager with preparation of the buying budget and assortment plan for the assigned department. Use sales performance and inventory information to support merchandise planning decisions and appropriate stock allocation.

Product Launch and Replenishment

Coordinate the launch of new products and categories across stores and ensure timely replenishment following launch. Monitor subsequent stock movement and sales performance to identify areas requiring adjustment.

Retail and Buying Coordination

Work closely with retail and buying teams to align inventory requirements, merchandise availability and departmental performance. Prepare weekly reports and review results with buying and retail teams. Develop action plans to address identified concerns and improve inventory and sales performance.

Inventory Reporting and Escalation

Flag inventory concerns promptly to the Planning Manager and the relevant Buying Department Head so issues can be assessed and managed efficiently.