Sr. Merchandiser- Womenswear (Planning) | M&S | Retail

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 280.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) seeks a Senior Merchandiser to drive BU strategy for womenswear across the Middle East and manage Sales, Cash Margin, and inventory performance. You will lead space, OTB planning, and product selection while building cross-functional relationships with host brands and store teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in fashion planning and merchandising, strong Excel skills, and SAP knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate (Masters Preferred)
• Minimum 8 Years’ Experience in Fashion Planning and Merchandising
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage

Aufgaben

• Formulate Annual Business Plan
• Plan Sales and Cash Margin by department/ range
• Plan Space for each Department/ Range in each Store
• Plan OTB and Options by T Department/ Range
• Define and Manage Allocation Blueprint
• Define and Manage Replenishment Strategy by Type of Product/ Market
• Implement Robust Promotional Calendar
• Develop Supplier & Brand relationships
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, VM and Operations

Kenntnisse

Confident leader

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Numerate

Product confident

Good communicator

Collaborative style

Pace & delivery

People management

Cultural awareness

Womenswear experience

Middle East experience

Graduate calibre

Excel knowledge

SAP knowledge

Ausbildung

Masters preferred

8+ years in fashion planning & merchandising

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Overview of the role:

Senior Merchandiser is responsible for the BU Strategy to drive Sales and Cash Margin and is accountable for achieving the Key Business KPI’s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock. He/she controls Space and OTB Planning plus Product Selection. Senior Merchandiser is responsible for Team Management and Team Development ensuring high energy and engagement whilst building and maintaining effective Cross-Functional relationships, including those with the Host Brand.

What you will do:-

Description of Accountability:

BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY OF KEY KPI’s

• Formulate Annual Business Plan
• Constantly search for Business Opportunities to increase Sales and

Cash Margin

• Detailed knowledge of BU, Markets operated in and Key Competitor’s
• Manage BU WSSI

SALES AND OTB PLANNING

• Plan appropriate Sales and Cash Margin by Department/ Range
• Plan appropriate Sales/ Cash Margin by Store
• Plan appropriate Space for each Department/ Range in each Store
• Plan appropriate OTB and Options by T Department/ Range
• Cut OTB: Core v Fashion Flow v Fashion
• Plan appropriate e-Commerce Buy

RANGE DETAIL PLANNING

• Management of Core Template to drive Core Availability
• Size Cut Strategy by Department/ Market
• Appropriate Good/ Better/ Best Offer
• Sufficient Volume on Key OPP’S

PRODUCT SELECTION

• Detailed Preparation for UK Buying Fairs
• Clear IBO Strategy
• Sign Off every Catalogue
• Opportunity Buys to Support Marketing Strategy
• Spend Control
• Margin Optimization

TRADE

• Weekly Team Meeting and Actions
• Weekly Store Communication (GM Action News)
• Define and Manage Allocation Blueprint
• Define and Manage Replenishment Strategy by Type of Product/ Market
• Implement Robust Promotional Calendar
• Implement robust Innovations Communication
• Ensure Opening Price Points well executed and Messaged In-Store
• Effective Markdown Management - controlling Shop in Shop

Statements but clearing Seasonal Lines

MARKET AWARENESS

• Conduct Quarterly Comp Shops
• Report on Key Missed Opportunities
• Conduct Quarterly SWOT with Store Champions
• Engage in Market Visits

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Build Good Relationships with Senior Merchandiser Colleagues

within M&S

• Build good relationships with M&S Operations Team, VM Team

and Marketing Team

Build good working relationship with UK

LEADING PEOPLE

• Engage team with relevant Objectives, inclusion in the

‘Bigger Picture’ plus continued Feedback and

Development Opportunities

• Provide coaching for development and ensure succession

within the team working with HRBP on Talent Management

• Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&S Values

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to be successful:

• A Confident Leader
• Able to handle Complexity
• Excellent Planning and Organizing Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Highly Numerate
• Product Confident
• Good Communicator
• Collaborative Style
• Optimistic Attitude
• Works at Pace with an Impatience to get things Done
• Strong track record of People Management
• Cultural Awareness
• Womenswear or Middle East Experience preferred
• Graduate or Graduate Calibre
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage

What equips you for the role:

• Graduate (Masters Preferred)
• Minimum 8 Years’ Experience in Fashion Planning and Merchandising
• Good Communications skills
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel