Merchandising Planner & Range Optimization

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Merchandiser/Planner to ensure products are available in the right stores at the right time and in the correct quantities. You will prepare reports, analyze sales, and collaborate with stores, logistics, and buying teams to optimize ranges and profitability.

The role requires strong data analysis, reporting capabilities, and effective communication across cross-functional teams to drive commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising analytics and assortment planning.
• Ability to analyze sell-through data and optimize product mix.
• Strong reporting and forecasting skills.
• Coordination with stores, logistics, and buying teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru and other merchandising reports.
• Liaise with stores, logistics & warehouse to ensure product supply meets demand.
• Analyze best and worst sellers and price/ color/ style effects.
• Analyze last season's sales and inform current season lines.
• Optimize volume and profitability of product categories.
• Gather customer reaction data for product improvements.
• Coordinate with buying team on orders, range planning and deliveries.
• Prepare merchandise plans and information for range presentations.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Sales analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Retail Pro

Job description

Apparel Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Merchandiser/Planner to ensure products are available in the right stores at the right time and in the correct quantities. You will prepare reports, analyze sales, and collaborate with stores, logistics, and buying teams to optimize ranges and profitability.

The role requires strong data analysis, reporting capabilities, and effective communication across cross-functional teams to drive commercial opportunities.