UAE Merchandise Planning Lead – Sportswear

Anta International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

ANTA UAE is seeking a Merchandise Planning leader to drive seasonal planning, forecasting and inventory for the UAE market. You will coordinate with ANTA Brand International Headquarters in China on assortment, strategy, and launches, while overseeing in-season operations across stores to optimize stock and sales.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and Mandarin fluency to liaise with China HQ. English proficiency is preferred for internal communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning and retail merchandising.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with KPI knowledge.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese required for coordination with China HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandise planning for ANTA UAE including seasonal planning, forecasting and inventory planning.
• Collaborate with ANTA Brand International Headquarters in China on assortment, product strategy and launches for the UAE.
• Manage in-season operations: allocation, replenishment, stock balancing and inventory optimization across stores.
• Monitor KPIs: sales, sell-through, WOS, stock turn and aging; translate insights into actions.
• Identify fast- and slow-moving products and drive timely actions to maximize sales and inventory efficiency.
• Develop and execute markdown and clearance plans based on lifecycle and performance.
• Partner with Retail, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain on openings, campaigns and commercial activities.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Retail merchandising

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Mandarin Chinese

English proficiency

Job description

ANTA UAE is seeking a Merchandise Planning leader to drive seasonal planning, forecasting and inventory for the UAE market. You will coordinate with ANTA Brand International Headquarters in China on assortment, strategy, and launches, while overseeing in-season operations across stores to optimize stock and sales.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and Mandarin fluency to liaise with China HQ. English proficiency is preferred for internal communications.