Merchandiser fashion or apparel

About This Role

Key Responsibilities

1. Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning (Core Focus)

 Lead the development of seasonal assortment strategies by category, sub-category, and SKU

level.

 Curate commercially viable product mixes aligned with customer preferences, regional

trends, and brand positioning.

 Work closely with buying and brand teams to ensure depth vs. breadth balance in

assortments.

 Drive range planning, ensuring optimal category contribution and product lifecycle

management.

 Identify opportunities for new product introduction, assortment expansion, and gap filling.

2. In-Season Merchandising & Trade Management

 Continuously track sell-through, product performance, and category contribution.

 Take proactive actions on slow-moving stock, fast sellers, and replenishment opportunities.

 Recommend and execute markdowns, promotions, and stock movements to optimize sales

and margins.

 Ensure strong in-season trading decisions based on real-time data and store feedback.

3. Inventory & Allocation Management

 Ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and channels.

 Drive store-wise and SKU-level allocations based on performance, store grading, and

demand patterns.

 Collaborate with supply chain to ensure timely replenishment and stock availability.

 Maintain healthy inventory by managing aging stock, stock turns, and liquidation strategies.

4. Pricing & Promotions

 Define and implement pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning and market

competitiveness.

 Partner with marketing to plan and execute promotional calendars and campaigns.

 Analyze promotion effectiveness and margin impact, optimizing future actions.

 Ensure price consistency across stores and channels.

5. Market & Trend Analysis

 Stay updated on fashion trends, customer behavior, and competitor benchmarking.

 Translate insights into actionable merchandising decisions.

 Conduct regular store visits to assess product performance, visual merchandising, and

customer preferences.

6. Sales Planning Support (Secondary Responsibility)

 Support planning function with sales forecasting and budgeting inputs.

 Align merchandising strategies with financial targets (sales, margin, stock turns).

7. Reporting & Insights

 Develop and maintain MIS reports on sales, inventory, and product performance.

 Provide actionable insights for faster stock movement and improved product productivity.

Education

 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field

 MBA or relevant certifications preferred

 Experience

 7–10+ years of experience in merchandising within fashion/lifestyle retail

 Strong exposure to Dubai / GCC retail market is mandatory

 Required Skills & Competencies

 Strong merchandising acumen and product sensibility

 Deep understanding of retail KPIs (sell-through, GM%, stock turns, etc.)

 Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills

 Ability to balance creativity with business objectives

 Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

 High attention to detail and execution excellence

 Agile and proactive with a hands-on approach to in-season trading

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED13,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Is your work experience based in the UAE?
• what is your current salary? (monthly salary - Mandatory)
• What is your notice period? ( Days - Mandatory)
• Do you have fashion / retail / sports experience?
• which brands have you managed earlier in Fashion / Retail / Sports in UAE?

Experience:

• merchandising: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person