Merchandiser - Furniture

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent procurement institute in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Merchandiser. This role involves managing OTB and reorder levels, coordinating product launches, and analyzing sales performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position and proficiency in MS Excel. Experience in the retail industry, particularly in the home or furniture category, is preferred. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment across various teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient with MS Excel for analyzing data daily.
• Experience in the Retail Industry & Home/Furniture category is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly review inventory levels and pending order covers.
• Ensure timely product launches with accurate details.
• Analyze new product performance and recommend actions.
• Collaborate across functions including Planning and Supply Chain.
• Ensure display meets planogram guidelines.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Proficient with MS Excel

Retail Industry & Home/Furniture experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Role: Merchandiser

1. OTB and Reorder management:
   • Regularly review the Inventory levels and pending order covers.
   • Prepare the reorder qty considering 80:20 principles.
   • Utilize the OTB effectively on right product and right location
   • Ensure defined SKU availability throughout the year.
2. Product Launch Coordination
   • Ensure timely launches with accurate product details (pricing, imagery, display plans)-Online and Offline (Brick & Mortar)
   • Coordinate with marketing, eCom, VM, and supply chain teams.
3. Sales Monitoring
   • Analyze New product performance, bestsellers, slow movers, and stock turns.
   • Recommend markdowns, or range exit based on sales and competition
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
   • Regularly align with Planning, Buying, Inventory Control, Ecom Ops and Store Ops teams.
   • Act as the bridge between Product and Retail Execution.
5. Display Guideline Implementation
   • Ensure proper display based on planogram guidelines.
   • Coordinate with regional IC's, supply planning teams, and VM team for timely execution.

Skills:

1. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
2. Proficient with MS Excel for analyzing data daily.
3. Retail Industry & Home/Furniture category experience will be preferred

Responsibilities

Job Role: Merchandiser

1. OTB and Reorder management:
   • Regularly review the Inventory levels and pending order covers.
   • Prepare the reorder qty considering 80:20 principles.
   • Utilize the OTB effectively on right product and right location
   • Ensure defined SKU availability throughout the year.
2. Product Launch Coordination
   • Ensure timely launches with accurate product details (pricing, imagery, display plans)-Online and Offline (Brick & Mortar)
   • Coordinate with marketing, eCom, VM, and supply chain teams.
3. Sales Monitoring
   • Analyze New product performance, bestsellers, slow movers, and stock turns.
   • Recommend markdowns, or range exit based on sales and competition
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
   • Regularly align with Planning, Buying, Inventory Control, Ecom Ops and Store Ops teams.
   • Act as the bridge between Product and Retail Execution.
5. Display Guideline Implementation
   • Ensure proper display based on planogram guidelines.
   • Coordinate with regional IC's, supply planning teams, and VM team for timely execution.

Skills:

1. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
2. Proficient with MS Excel for analyzing data daily.
3. Retail Industry & Home/Furniture category experience will be preferred