Merchandising Admin Assistant

SUMWON STUDIOS; Dubai; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand group in Dubai is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant to support their Merchandising team. This role involves managing backend processes, analyzing sales data, and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience.

Benefits

25 working days of annual leave, increasing to 30 after 1 year

30% employee discount on all brands

Learning and development opportunities

Company social events

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in merchandising, retail operations, or administrative support roles.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with ERP or system-based tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage backend processes, ensuring accuracy in orders, data, and inventory.
• Analyze sales data to inform replenishment, markdowns, and product allocation decisions.
• Prepare and deliver sales and inventory reports to Merchandisers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Numerical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Interest in fashion trends

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Title: Merchandising Admin Assistant

Location: Dubai

Company Overview

SUMWON STUDIOS is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base.

The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KiZN.

Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life.

We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities.

We're building our team - ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

About the Role

As the Merchandising Admin Assistant, you’ll play a vital support role in our Merchandising team. You’ll manage the backend processes, ensuring accuracy in orders, data, inventory, and deliver insights based on sales performance and trend analysis.

What you'll do

• Maintain and update all merchandising spreadsheets and trackers (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).
• Monitor purchase orders: create, track delivery, identify and flags supply issues.
• Support stock intake management: communicate with suppliers and warehouse teams to resolve delays.
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly sales and inventory reports to Merchandisers.
• Analyze sales data to inform replenishment, markdowns, and product allocation decisions.
• Assist in planning seasonal promotions and new product launches.
• Coordinate cross-functionally, liaising with Buying, Planning, Operations, and Marketing teams.
• Provide general administrative assistance: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and manage documentation.
• Handle vendor correspondence and help prepare OTB (Open-to-Buy) and basic financial planning docs

What you’ll bring

• Analytical & numerical mindset: comfortable with retail math - markups, margins, inventory turnover.
• Excel-savvy: strong formula, pivot table, and reporting capabilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communicator, confident engaging with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proactive problem-solver: flagging issues early and offering clear solutions.
• Fashion-forward: genuine interest in fast-fashion trends and e-commerce dynamics.
• Qualifications:
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years in merchandising, retail operations, or administrative support roles.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with ERP or system-based tools is a plus.

What we'll bring

• 25 working days of annual leave, going up to 30 working days after 1 year
• 30% employee discount on all SUMWON STUDIOS brands (SUMWON, Missguided, AiiRZ)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The coolest colleagues you can find

Why Join Us?

SUMWON STUDIOS is redefining fast fashion with a forward-thinking approach. Join a creative, ambitious team, and help us build a brand that resonates.