Merchandiser - Footwear
Apparel · Dubai
Key Responsibility:
- Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks provided by the brand team.
- Analyze store profiles using key reports such as stock weeks, sales blend, and inventory by grade to support allocation decisions.
- Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, and stock vs. sales performance reviews.
- Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans.
- Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser.
- Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing, and category developments.
- Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns in line with company policy.
- Support margin negotiations, order placements, and stock distribution decisions.
- Monitor bestsellers and slow movers, taking timely actions to drive performance.
- Track actual sales versus forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments based on store-level needs and upcoming events.
- Conduct regular market visits with the Brand Manager to assess store execution and gather competitor intelligence.
- Provide post-season feedback reports on product categories.
- Participate in seasonal markdown and sales planning in collaboration with the Category/Brand Manager.
Desired Expereince:
- 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry.
- Proficient in inventory management systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development, and trend analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.