Strategic Merchandising & Allocation Planner

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai seeks a Retail Merchandiser to assist in planning product assortments and oversee allocations across stores in the region. You will support pre-season budgeting, open-to-buy, and in-season forecasting while ensuring timely replenishments and inter-store transfers.

The role requires 2–5 years in fashion retail, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of trend analysis, vendor coordination, and category development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role.
• Proficient in inventory management systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development, and trend analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks.
• Analyze store profiles using stock weeks, sales blend, and inventory by grade to support allocation decisions.
• Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, and stock vs. sales reviews.
• Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans.
• Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books with the Senior Merchandiser.
• Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing, and category developments.
• Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns in line with policy.
• Support margin negotiations, order placements, and stock distribution decisions.
• Monitor bestsellers and slow movers, taking timely actions to drive performance.
• Track actual sales versus forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments.

Skills

Inventory management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Product strategy

Vendor coordination

Range development

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Inventory systems

Job description

Apparel Group in Dubai seeks a Retail Merchandiser to assist in planning product assortments and oversee allocations across stores in the region. You will support pre-season budgeting, open-to-buy, and in-season forecasting while ensuring timely replenishments and inter-store transfers.

The role requires 2–5 years in fashion retail, strong Excel skills, and a solid grasp of trend analysis, vendor coordination, and category development.