Merchandising and Planning Manager

· Develop a competitive merchandise plan based on sales data, and continuously monitor and adjust the sales plan in line with industry trends and market competition.

· Prepare seasonal plans to ensure products are aligned with sales targets.

· Review product status to identify current or potential shortages based on sales and projections, and align these with upcoming shipment schedules.

· Review sales performance regularly and conduct sales comparisons to recommend actions for improving sales.

· Develop and implement pricing strategies.

· Prepare yearly and quarterly sales projections.

· Analyze slow- and fast-moving items and provide pricing recommendations accordingly.

· Follow up on special-offer inventory and liquidation plans.

· Conduct periodic showroom visits to gather merchandise feedback and address related matters.

· Attend meetings with VPs to understand plans and requirements, and coordinate with relevant departments to communicate outcomes.

· Act as the main point of contact for all product-related queries.

· Manage and communicate monthly sales reports, evaluate stock levels, define action plans, and generate reorders.

· Stay up to date with fashion industry trends and communicate relevant updates to retail merchandisers to ensure current market knowledge.

· Prepare periodic reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as required.

· Plan shipments according to seasonal requirements.

· Prepare invoices, packing lists, and other related shipping documents.

· Take responsibility for one dedicated overseas country or region.

· Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related business field.

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role within merchandising, planning, or category management.

· Additional 5–10 years of experience in retail fashion merchandising and planning.

· Strong expertise in merchandise planning, sales forecasting, and inventory management.

· Proven ability to develop pricing strategies, manage slow- and fast-moving stock, and support liquidation plans.

· Experience in seasonal planning, shipment planning, and sales performance analysis.

· Knowledge of fashion trends and ability to work closely with retail teams and senior stakeholders.

· Experience handling reports, reorders, and supplier / overseas market coordination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1.00 - AED2.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• • Have you independently handled end-to-end merchandise planning (seasonal planning, forecasting, and budgeting)?
• • Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or lead role within merchandising, planning, or category management?
• • Please provide the name of the fashion retail company/companies where you worked in the same or similar capacity, including the brands and product categories handled.
• • Please indicate your current monthly salary and your expected salary for this position.