Senior Fashion Merchandiser - Strategy, Planning & Growth

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead BU strategy, drive sales and cash margin, and manage space, OTB planning and product selection. You will build strong cross-functional partnerships, including with the Host Brand, and oversee business planning to achieve KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in fashion planning and merchandising, a graduate degree (masters preferred), and proven leadership with strong Excel and SAP experience. Dubai-based role with UK buying exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in fashion planning and merchandising.
• Graduate (Masters preferred).
• Good communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate Annual Business Plan and deliver key KPIs.
• Plan and manage Sales, Cash Margin and OTB by department, range and store.
• Define allocation blueprint and replenishment strategy.
• Lead range detail planning and core availability strategies.
• Sign off catalogues and manage opportunities to support marketing strategy.
• Engage in stakeholder relationships within M&S and UK operations.

Skills

Complexity handling

Planning & Organizing

Attention to detail

Numerate

Product confidence

People management

Womenswear

ME region exp

Graduate

Excel

SAP

Education

Graduate (Masters preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead BU strategy, drive sales and cash margin, and manage space, OTB planning and product selection. You will build strong cross-functional partnerships, including with the Host Brand, and oversee business planning to achieve KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in fashion planning and merchandising, a graduate degree (masters preferred), and proven leadership with strong Excel and SAP experience. Dubai-based role with UK buying exposure.