Production Manager-Retail- Arabic Speaker

Job Title: Product Manager – Fashion Retail

Arabic Speakers

Location - Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah

Salary - AED 8000 - AED 12000

Job Summary

The Product Manager – Fashion Retail is responsible for managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring the right products are developed, sourced, priced, and delivered on time to meet brand, sales, and margin objectives. This role works closely with Buying, Design, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage the seasonal product roadmap aligned with brand strategy
• Identify trends, customer needs, and market opportunities
• Define product assortment, categories, and price architecture

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee product development from concept, sampling, costing, to final approval
• Ensure products meet quality, design, and commercial requirements
• Manage product timelines to ensure on-time launches

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Suppliers
• Coordinate with supply chain and operations for production and delivery
• Support marketing and VM teams with product information and launches

Commercial & Performance Management

• Analyze sales performance, sell-through, margins, and inventory levels
• Recommend actions for underperforming products (markdowns, re-orders, discontinuation)
• Ensure products meet target margins and pricing strategy

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Monitor fashion trends, competitor assortments, and pricing
• Conduct market research to stay competitive and relevant

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain product data, SKUs, costing sheets, and specifications
• Prepare regular reports on product performance and development status

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in product management, buying, or merchandising in fashion retail
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, fabrics, and production processes
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturers
• Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset
• Proficiency in MS Excel and product management systems
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Key Skills & Competencies

• Product lifecycle management
• Trend forecasting & assortment planning
• Costing, pricing & margin control
• Data analysis & reporting
• Time management & multitasking
• Cross-functional collaboration

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month