Strategic Merchandiser & Inventory Planner

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a proactive Merchandise Planner to support forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory management across key product categories. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with buying, marketing, and supply chain to optimize stock levels, analyze sales, and drive profitable budgets while aligning with market trends. A bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data interpretation are essential.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data analysis tools; ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts for key product categories, considering trends and promotions.
• Collaborate with buying to ensure assortments meet customer needs and market trends.
• Regularly analyze product performance and provide actionable insights to management.
• Coordinate with marketing, merchandising and supply chain to ensure timely product launches and promotions.
• Assist in annual and seasonal budgets and monitor in-season performance against targets.
• Prepare and present reports on sales forecasts, inventory turns, and stock aging.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organizational and multitask

Strong communication and interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a proactive Merchandise Planner to support forecasting, assortment planning, and inventory management across key product categories. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

You will partner with buying, marketing, and supply chain to optimize stock levels, analyze sales, and drive profitable budgets while aligning with market trends. A bachelor’s degree and strong Excel skills are required.