Merchandise Planner - Women s fashion - Dubai, UAE

Client of Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent women's fashion brand in Dubai seeks a Merchandise Planner to strategically manage product assortments, forecast demand, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and sales. Ideal candidates will possess a background in retail planning, strong analytical skills, and proven experience in fashion-related products.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in merchandise planning within retail.
• Background in fashion-related products or departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal product assortments using sales data.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Monitor key performance metrics and adjust plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sales data interpretation

Collaborative skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Merchandise Planner should have:

• 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.

Note: The repeated bullet point about experience has been consolidated for clarity. The job description is focused and relevant.