Strategic Category Manager - Merchandising & Growth

Apparel FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel FZCO in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to lead category management, buying and merchandising. You will drive strategy, vendor relations and inventory control to maximize category performance.

Responsibilities include developing assortments, optimizing stock, and coordinating with marketing, operations and finance to execute data-driven decisions in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in category management, buying or merchandising in retail.
• Strong assortment planning and vendor management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and availability.
• Oversee merchandising, stock rotation, visual merchandising, and inventory control.
• Analyze sales performance and optimize pricing, promotions, and assortment.
• Lead and develop the merchandising team and coordinate with marketing, operations and finance.

Skills

Category management

Buying & vendor management

Merchandising

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail or related field

Job description

Apparel FZCO in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to lead category management, buying and merchandising. You will drive strategy, vendor relations and inventory control to maximize category performance.

Responsibilities include developing assortments, optimizing stock, and coordinating with marketing, operations and finance to execute data-driven decisions in a dynamic retail environment.