Merchandiser

About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the Role

As a Merchandiser, you will support GMG’s end-to-end merchandising efforts by aligning product assortments, inventory levels, and strategies with market trends and customer expectations. You will collaborate closely with Buying , Planning , Supply Chain , Vendors , and Marketing teams to deliver strong commercial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and curate product assortments in line with seasonal trends, customer preferences, and market demand.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent stockouts, overstocking, and obsolescence.
• Partner with the Buying team to select the right products and ensure timely delivery aligned with promotional calendars.
• Generate and maintain detailed reports tracking inventory, sales metrics, and market trends.
• Analyze sales data to support future assortment and buying decisions.
• Liaise with suppliers to manage lead times, resolve discrepancies, and support commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotions.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance merchandising efficiency and support business goals.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in merchandising roles, preferably within the sports retail or apparel industry.
• Proven experience in inventory management and assortment planning.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP ).
• Experience using retail planning and inventory management systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with data-driven insights.
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of merchandising principles, inventory control, and sales forecasting.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.