Merchandiser

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate seeks an experienced professional to assist the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies in Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include developing merchandise plans, executing stock analysis, and monitoring competitors. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of vendor coordination and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories.
• Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing.
• Monitor competitor brands' product lines and pricing.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Inventory management systems

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Product strategy

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Description

Objective

This position assists the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals. It involves coordinating all activities related to the allocation and delivery of merchandise across stores in the region, supporting pre-season financial planning, in-season forecasting, open-to-buy management, and budgeting for new store openings. The role also ensures a balanced collection at store level, along with timely replenishments and inter-store transfers.

Key Responsibility

• Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks provided by the brand team.
• Analyze store profiles using key reports such as 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 performance reviews.
• Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans.
• Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in collaboration 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 company 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 based on store-level needs and upcoming events.
• Conduct regular market visits with the Brand Manager to assess store execution and gather competitor intelligence.
• Provide post-season feedback reports on product categories.
• Participate in seasonal markdown and sales planning in collaboration with the Category/Brand Manager.

Desired Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry.
• 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.
About Us

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.

Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com.

Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.

The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades.