Planning and Merchandising Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Merchandising & Planning Manager to lead merchandise planning, sales forecasting, and inventory optimization within a fast-paced fashion retail environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, deep fashion industry knowledge, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership and retail teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute competitive merchandise plans based on sales data, market trends, and competition
• Prepare seasonal merchandise plans aligned with sales targets and business objectives
• Monitor product performance, identify potential stock shortages or overstock, and align with shipment schedules
• Review sales performance regularly and provide actionable recommendations to improve results
• Develop and implement effective pricing strategies
• Prepare yearly and quarterly sales forecasts and projections
• Analyze slow- and fast-moving items and recommend pricing or liquidation actions
• Manage special offers, promotions, and liquidation plans
• Conduct periodic showroom visits to gather product feedback and resolve merchandise-related issues
• Attend meetings with VPs and senior management to understand strategic plans and communicate outcomes to relevant teams
• Act as the main point of contact for all product-related queries
• Manage monthly sales reports, evaluate stock levels, define action plans, and generate reorders
• Stay updated on fashion industry trends and share insights with retail merchandisers
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports
• Plan shipments based on seasonal requirements
• Prepare invoices, packing lists, and related shipping documentation
• Take responsibility for one dedicated overseas country or region
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role within merchandising, planning, or category management
• 5–10 additional years of experience in retail fashion merchandising and planning
• Strong expertise in merchandise planning, sales forecasting, and inventory management
• Proven experience in pricing strategy development and managing slow- and fast-moving stock
• Hands-on experience with seasonal planning, shipment planning, and sales performance analysis
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and the ability to collaborate with retail teams and senior stakeholders
• Experience handling reports, reorders, and overseas market or supplier coordination

Interested? Please send your CV to hrrecruitment@parisgroup.ae with the subject line: “ Applicant – Merchandising & Planning Manager”.