Online Merchandiser

Apparel Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail merchandising industry seeks an Online Merchandiser to enhance their e-commerce performance. The successful candidate will manage merchandise planning, oversee stock distribution, analyze sales, and collaborate with brand managers to optimize product offerings. This role requires 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in e-commerce platforms.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in e-commerce or retail merchandising, preferably with online product management experience.
• Proficient in product categorization and pricing strategies.
• Understanding of online consumer behavior and digital marketing tactics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in merchandise plans and analyze store profiles.
• Ensure effective in-season management and monitor the product line.
• Manage stock distribution, margin negotiations, and competitor analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

E-commerce platforms

Job description

• Assist in merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise mix, historical trends and future outlook projected by the brand
• Analyze store profile based on reports, including weeks of stock, merchandise sales blend, inventory by store grade
• Ensure effective in-season management (stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, stock vs. sale performance)
• Plan merchandise mix for each store and complete initial product allocation to stores and reserve management based on pre-distribution
• Finalize seasonal assortment plan and size run book in collaboration with Sr. Merchandiser
• Monitor the product line, pricing and developments of competitor brands
• Ensure the ageing standards are followed and the stock turns are maintained as per the company policy
• Manage margin negotiations, orders, stock distribution and product selection
• Monitor and analyze both, the best sellers and slow sellers and take appropriate action.
• Keep a track of actual sales vs sales forecasts, inventory checks, forth coming events and address the replenishment needs of the stores on day-to-day basis
• Perform regular store visits and competition analysis, in collaboration with the Brand Manager and communicate findings to the Brand

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• The ideal Online Merchandiser should have 2-4 years of experience in e-commerce, retail merchandising, or a related field, preferably with online product management experience.
• Proficiency in e-commerce platforms, product categorization, and pricing strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Understanding of online consumer behavior, SEO principles, and digital marketing tactics.