Merchandising Planner & Demand Insight Specialist

Apparel Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group is seeking a merchandising analyst to ensure products appear in the right stores at the right time and quantity, coordinating with stores, logistics and buying teams. You will prepare and analyze Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru, and range plans to maximize profitability.

The role requires deep analysis of sales data, collaboration across departments, and attention to confidentiality in handling documents. You will contribute to product assortment decisions and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and analyzing merchandising reports such as Retail Pro and Sell Thru.
• Ability to analyze product performance, price points, colors and styles.
• Strong communication with stores, logistics, warehouse, and buying teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru and other merchandising reports.
• Liaise with stores, logistics & warehouse to ensure product supply meets demand.
• Analyze best and worst sellers, including price points, colors and styles.
• Analyze previous season's sales and report on current season lines.
• Optimize volume and profitability of product categories.
• Coordinate with buying team on product issues and range planning, sales analysis and deliveries.
• Prepare merchandise plans and information for range presentations and reviews for buyers/brand manager.
• Report on competitors' offerings and inform Brand team of opportunities.
• Process various Retail Pro reports and invoices accurately and confidentially.
• Work with Merchandise Planning on product range and right mix at sub category/price points.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Sales analysis

Inventory planning

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Apparel Group is seeking a merchandising analyst to ensure products appear in the right stores at the right time and quantity, coordinating with stores, logistics and buying teams. You will prepare and analyze Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru, and range plans to maximize profitability.

The role requires deep analysis of sales data, collaboration across departments, and attention to confidentiality in handling documents. You will contribute to product assortment decisions and performance reviews.