Senior Merchandiser: Strategic Inventory & Allocation Lead

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai seeks a diligent Merchandiser to support the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet financial goals. You will coordinate allocation and delivery of merchandise to stores across the region and assist in pre-season and in-season planning.

The role emphasizes balanced collections at stores, replenishment from the warehouse, stock analysis, markdown management, and collaboration with senior merchandisers to finalize seasonal plans and monitor

Responsibilities

• 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 actions
• 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

Job description

Apparel Group in Dubai seeks a diligent Merchandiser to support the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet financial goals. You will coordinate allocation and delivery of merchandise to stores across the region and assist in pre-season and in-season planning.

The role emphasizes balanced collections at stores, replenishment from the warehouse, stock analysis, markdown management, and collaboration with senior merchandisers to finalize seasonal plans and monitor