Merchandise Planner - Women's Fashion

Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women's fashion brand in the retail sector is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Planner. In this role, you will strategize product assortments, manage inventory, and ensure optimal stock levels to drive sales, providing opportunity within a competitive package and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in merchandise planning within the retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data.
• Experience with fashion-related products or departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal product assortments using sales data and trends.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory to ensure product availability.
• Monitor key performance metrics and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Merchandise planning

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Merchandise Planner to drive sales through strategic planning of product assortments, inventory, and budgets.

You will use data and market insights to optimize stock levels, support buying decisions, and ensure the right products are available at the right time.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established women's fashion brand operating within the retail industry.

Description

• Plan seasonal product assortments using sales data, trends, and customer insights to drive optimal product mix.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Monitor key performance metrics like sell-through, margin, and stock turn, and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with buying, planning, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive execution across collections and campaigns.

Job Offer

• Competitive package and benefits

Minimum Requirements

• Proven expertise in merchandise planning within the retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales data effectively.
• A background in working with fashion-related products or departments.
• Proficiency in Excel is a must.