Merchandiser

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the Brand Manager in optimizing product strategies and ensuring efficient merchandise allocation. The role involves analyzing sales data, preparing reports, and coordinating with various teams to meet financial goals and enhance product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Retail Pro reports and other merchandising reports.
• Liaise with stores and logistics to ensure product supply meets demand.
• Analyze sales data to identify best and worst sellers.

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

• The position assists the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals.
• Coordinate all activities related to 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 collection at stores, regular replenishment from warehouse, and inter-store transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru reports, and other merchandising reports such as consolidation sheets and product breakdown reports.
• Liaise with stores, logistics, and warehouse departments to ensure product supply meets demand.
• Analyze sales data to identify best and worst sellers, including price points, colors, or styles.
• Review previous season's sales and report on current season's lines.
• Optimize volume and profitability of product categories.
• Gather customer feedback related to products.
• Coordinate with the buying team on product issues, range planning, sales analysis, and deliveries.
• Prepare merchandise plans and other information for product range presentations and reviews for buyers and the brand manager.
• Report on competitors’ offerings and analyze opportunities for the brand team.
• Manage processing of retail reports and invoices efficiently.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all reports and records.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with all entrusted documents.
• Work closely with the Merchandise Planning team to maximize commercial opportunities and ensure the right product mix at sub-category and price point levels.