Merchandiser

Apparel FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a dedicated professional to assist the Brand Manager in product and assortment strategies. The role involves coordinating merchandise allocation, financial planning, and analyzing sales data to optimize product offerings. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in retail management.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and sales projections.
• Ability to analyze sales data and optimize product categories.

Responsibilities

• Prepare retail reports and coordinate with logistics.
• Analyze sales data to identify best and worst sellers.
• Collaborate with buying team on product issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Coordination

Financial Planning

Job description

- The position assists the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals.

- Coordinate all activities related to the allocation and delivery of merchandise to stores in the region.

- Assist in pre-season financial planning, in-season projections, open-to-buy management, and new store budgets.

- Ensure balanced collections at stores, with regular replenishment from warehouses and inter-store transfers.

Position Objective

- Support the Brand Manager in developing product and assortment strategies aligned with financial targets.

- Oversee merchandise allocation and delivery to regional stores.

- Aid in financial planning, sales projections, and budgeting processes.

- Maintain balanced stock levels and efficient replenishment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare retail reports, including Sell Thru, consolidation sheets, and product breakdowns.
• Coordinate with stores, logistics, and warehouse departments to meet product demand.
• Analyze sales data to identify best and worst sellers, including price points, colors, and styles.
• Review previous season sales and report on current season performance.
• Optimize product category volumes and profitability.
• Gather customer feedback on products.
• Collaborate with the buying team on product issues, range planning, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare merchandise plans and presentation materials for buyers and brand managers.
• Monitor competitors’ offerings and identify market opportunities.
• Manage retail reports and invoices efficiently.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and record-keeping.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive documents.
• Work closely with the Merchandise Planning team to maximize commercial opportunities and ensure optimal product mix at sub-category and price point levels.

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Carleen Castaneda - Manager - Human Capital