Qureos Mentor

Affiniax Partners

Hiring for fashion industry client in the UAEPosition Summary / Job PurposeThe role is primarily responsible for driving product strategy, assortment planning, and in-season merchandising execution to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. The individual will own the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle, ensuring the right product is available at the right place, time, and price, aligned with brand positioning and customer demand.Key Responsibilities1. Merchandising Strategy &amp; Assortment Planning (Core Focus)<ul><li>Lead the development of seasonal assortment strategies by category, sub-category, and SKU level.</li><li>Curate commercially viable product mixes aligned with customer preferences, regional trends, and brand positioning.</li><li>Work closely with buying and brand teams to ensure depth vs. breadth balance in assortments.</li><li>Drive range planning, ensuring optimal category contribution and product lifecycle management.</li><li>Identify opportunities for new product introduction, assortment expansion, and gap filling.</li></ul>2. In-Season Merchandising &amp; Trade Management<ul><li>Continuously track sell-through, product performance, and category contribution.</li><li>Take proactive actions on slow-moving stock, fast sellers, and replenishment opportunities.</li><li>Recommend and execute markdowns, promotions, and stock movements to optimize sales and margins.</li><li>Ensure strong in-season trading decisions based on real-time data and store feedback.</li></ul>3. Inventory &amp; Allocation Management<ul><li>Ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and channels.</li><li>Drive store-wise and SKU-level allocations based on performance, store grading, and demand patterns.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain to ensure timely replenishment and stock availability.</li><li>Maintain healthy inventory by managing aging stock, stock turns, and liquidation strategies.</li></ul>4. Pricing &amp; Promotions<ul><li>Define and implement pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning and market competitiveness.</li><li>Partner with marketing to plan and execute promotional calendars and campaigns.</li><li>Analyze promotion effectiveness and margin impact, optimizing future actions.</li><li>Ensure price consistency across stores and channels.</li></ul>5. Market &amp; Trend Analysis<ul><li>Stay updated on fashion trends, customer behavior, and competitor benchmarking.</li><li>Translate insights into actionable merchandising decisions.</li><li>Conduct regular store visits to assess product performance, visual merchandising, and customer preferences.</li></ul>6. Sales Planning Support (Secondary Responsibility)<ul><li>Support planning function with sales forecasting and budgeting inputs.</li><li>Align merchandising strategies with financial targets (sales, margin, stock turns).</li></ul>7. Reporting &amp; Insights<ul><li>Develop and maintain MIS reports on sales, inventory, and product performance.</li><li>Provide actionable insights for faster stock movement and improved product productivity.</li></ul>Education<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field</li><li>MBA or relevant certifications preferred</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>7&ndash;10+ years of experience in merchandising within fashion/lifestyle retail</li><li>Strong exposure to Dubai / GCC retail market is mandatory</li><li>Required Skills &amp; Competencies</li><li>Strong merchandising acumen and product sensibility</li><li>Deep understanding of retail KPIs (sell-through, GM%, stock turns, etc.)</li><li>Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to balance creativity with business objectives</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>High attention to detail and execution excellence</li><li>Agile and proactive with a hands-on approach to in-season trading</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What's your based location?</li><li>How many years of experience you have in merchandising within fashion/lifestyle retail?</li></ul><ul><li>How long is your notice period?</li><li>What's your current salary (AED/month)</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED/month)</li><li>What's your Visa status?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Merchandiser

We are hiring Sr. Planner &amp; Merchandiser for our fashion retail client based in the UAE.Department: Planning and MerchandisingReports To: Head - Planning and Merchandising /GMFinancial Planning &amp; Analysis:<ul><li>Develop and manage Brand Annual Budgets for sales, margins, and markdowns.</li><li>Conduct Post-Seasonal Analysis to evaluate past performance at Department, Class, Sub-Class, and Item levels to guide future strategies.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to propose Seasonal Strategies on Sales, Price Points, Size, Color, and Assortment Dimensions based on past performance and future trends.</li><li>Prepare and propose Seasonal Budgets/OTB (Open-to-Buy) from Brand down to Class/Sub-Class levels, ensuring alignment with financial goals such as Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Inflows, Forward Covers, and Sales Margins.</li><li>Develop WSSI (Weekly Sales and Stock Intake) reports, projecting Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Forward Covers, and Planned Inflows by month/season.</li><li>Create Store Grading at the Class/Sub-Class levels to determine the appropriate width and depth of ranges for different store sizes (Medium/Small), optimizing stock levels for display capacity.</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers to finalize the Buy Plan (Range Plan) by season, ensuring it aligns with financial targets, inventory needs, and product assortment plans.</li><li>Track and report on performance throughout the season, comparing actual performance against planned objectives, adjusting strategies as needed.</li><li>Identify any exceptions or discrepancies in Sales, Stockholdings, Forward Covers, and Inflows and propose corrective actions in collaboration with the Buyers.</li><li>Monitor Seasonal Budget performance and reforecast as necessary, considering past performance trends to adjust for Sales, Stocks, and Inflows.</li><li>Maintain the OTB tracker, ensuring clear visibility on orders placed, cancellations, and any excess or underbuys.</li></ul>Inventory Management:<ul><li>Ensure the availability of all replenishment items and maintain timely reviews of replenishment orders to prevent stockouts.</li><li>Monitor the flow of stock received in warehouses, ensuring it is allocated to stores and is actively selling. Collaborate with Buyers and Stores to resolve any out-of-stock situations.</li><li>Develop and communicate the allocation plan for seasonal/product launches in collaboration with Buyers, ensuring timely execution for both retail stores and wholesale partners.</li><li>Manage and track sell-through rates at the season and product level to optimize markdowns and avoid excess stock.</li><li>Analyze aging stock and propose actions for clearance or redistribution, communicating necessary steps to the Stores.</li><li>Ensure timely communication with Stores to address any stock consolidation requirements.</li></ul>Pricing &amp; Margin Management:<ul><li>Collaborate with Buyers to align on pricing for new shipments, ensuring it meets target intake margins.</li><li>Monitor sell-through performance of both fast-moving and slow-moving items, proposing corrective actions for price adjustments, reorders, or markdowns.</li><li>Propose and manage price adjustments for slow-selling items, ensuring alignment with the Buyer's strategy and obtaining Management approval before communicating actions to Stores.</li><li>Contribute to Promotion and End-of-Season Sales (EOSS) planning, focusing on pricing strategies, discounting, and inventory optimization.</li></ul>Store &amp; Competitor Visits:<ul><li>Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, trends, and customer feedback. Ensure alignment with the brand&rsquo;s strategy on quantity, range, pricing, and customer demands.</li><li>Stay updated on competitor range compositions, pricing strategies, and overall market trends to drive competitiveness.</li></ul>Systems Maintenance &amp; Enhancement:<ul><li>Ensure the availability and accuracy of reports measuring performance against the planned objectives, maintaining effective tracking of key KPIs.</li><li>Maintain systems, ensuring data integrity, and timely updates to reports and systems. Communicate any system enhancement needs to the Line Manager for review</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Retail Fashion Management, Business Administration, or equivalent from an accredited institution</li><li>Post-Graduate Degree or MBA in Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in retail planning, particularly in fashion retail.</li><li>Experience in managing financial planning, inventory management, pricing strategies, and open-to-buy (OTB) planning.</li><li>Proven track record of working with Buyers, Merchandisers, and cross-functional teams to meet business goals.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</li><li>Merchandise planning expertise with a deep understanding of inventory management, sales forecasting, and assortment planning.</li><li>Strong knowledge of retail financials, including sales, margins, markdowns, and OTB.</li><li>Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level for financial tracking and data analysis).</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing market dynamics.</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What's your based location?</li><li>How many years of experience do you have in retail planning and merchandising (specifically in fashion retail)?</li><li>Do you have hands-on experience with OTB planning, WSSI reporting, and inventory management? Please briefly specify.</li><li>What's your current salary (AED/month)?</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED/month)</li><li>What's your visa status?</li><li>Have you worked in fashion apparel industry? </li></ul>Work Location: In person

Sr. Planner & Merchandiser

As an Auditor/Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting independent examinations of financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working as part of a team under the guidance of audit supervisors or managers, you will assess the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting to provide assurance to stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.Key Responsibilities:1. Conduct Audit Engagements:<ul><li>Perform audit procedures in accordance with professional auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.</li><li>Develop and execute audit programs and procedures to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence supporting financial statement assertions.</li><li>Document audit workpapers, including testing performed, findings, conclusions, and recommendations, in compliance with audit documentation standards.</li></ul>2. Financial Statement Audits:<ul><li>Examine financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to assess their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).</li><li>Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and identify control deficiencies or weaknesses that may impact audit conclusions.</li></ul>3. Compliance and Regulatory Reviews:<ul><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including statutory reporting obligations, specifically with RERA, SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings, and other applicable regulations (e.g., SOX compliance) (will be an added advantage).</li><li>Review compliance with contractual agreements, laws, and regulations impacting the client's operations and financial reporting.</li><li>Understanding and hands-on experience and knowledge of the RERA, ADM and other developer-related laws and regulations.</li></ul>4. Risk Assessment and Audit Planning:<ul><li>Participate in risk assessment activities to identify significant audit areas and develop audit plans tailored to the client's specific risks and objectives.</li><li>Assist in determining audit scope, materiality thresholds, and sampling methodologies based on assessed risks and regulatory requirements.</li></ul>5. Communication and Reporting:<ul><li>Communicate effectively with audit team members, supervisors, and managers to discuss audit findings, issues, and progress.</li><li>Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, findings, and recommendations for review by audit supervisors or managers.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of audit reports and other deliverables summarizing audit results, conclusions, and recommendations for management and audit committees.</li></ul>6. Client Relationship Management:<ul><li>Establish and maintain professional relationships with client personnel, demonstrating integrity, objectivity, and professionalism in all interactions.</li><li>Respond to client inquiries, address concerns, and escalate issues as appropriate to ensure client satisfaction and engagement success.</li></ul>7. Continuous Learning and Development:<ul><li>Stay informed about developments in auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements through ongoing training and professional development activities.</li><li>Seek opportunities to enhance technical skills, industry knowledge, and audit proficiency to improve audit quality and efficiency.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>A full or part qualified member of any of the following professional bodies, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification referred.</li><li>Moderate to significant level of experience (3 years) post articles in external auditing, preferably with a public accounting firm or professional services firm.</li><li>Basic understanding of auditing standards, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements applicable to external audits.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and audit software tools.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and prioritize tasks effectively.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What's your current location?</li><li>What's your qualification status?</li><li>Do you have experience of at least 6 years of Statutory audit?</li><li>What's your current salary in AED?</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED)</li><li>When are you available to join? (number of days)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Auditor

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