UAEN1 Assistant Merchandiser | Retail | M&S (Dubai, AE)

Al Futtaim Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Numerical","Attention to detail","Communication","Collaboration","Data-driven decision making","Coaching"]

Support the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser by managing allocation and BTF setting, balancing ratios, and liaising with stores to optimize stock and size availability. Produce weekly reports and promotional/trade analysis to recommend actions, identify best/worst sellers, and support season planning and buying decisions. Assist with catalogue buying, demand planning, planograms, and digital transformation for an in-store and online product journey while coaching and developing the team.

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UAEN1 Assistant Merchandiser | Retail | M&S (Dubai, AE)

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Job Summary

Support the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser by managing allocation and BTF setting, balancing ratios, and liaising with stores to optimize stock and size availability. Produce weekly reports and promotional/trade analysis to recommend actions, identify best/worst sellers, and support season planning and buying decisions. Assist with catalogue buying, demand planning, planograms, and digital transformation for an in-store and online product journey while coaching and developing the team.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage accurate BTF setting and ratio balancing, including AI Allocation solution implementation from Invent Analytics.
  • •Liaise with stores to understand regional needs and improve stock availability and sell-through through strategic allocations.
  • •Generate and maintain reports, analyze weekly trade and promotions, and flag best/worst sellers to recommend action points.
  • •Assist with catalogue buying and maintain Core Buying sheet, including demand planning, entering buying quantities, and preparing planograms using DRB.
  • •Serve as first point of contact for stock-related issues and support team development through coaching and SMART objectives.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Business Management or related field.
  • •At least 3 years’ experience in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at AM or Allocator level.
  • •Experience in retail buying environment, preferably in MENA and/or Europe, with knowledge of UK/European brands.
  • •Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
  • •High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft applications; SAP knowledge is beneficial.
Experience:RetailFashionFashion buyingMerchandisingMENAEuropeM&S
Education:Bachelor's in Business Management (or related field)
Skills:AnalyticalNumericalAttention to detailCommunicationCollaborationData-driven decision makingCoaching
Tech Stack:ExcelMicrosoft applicationsSAPInvent AnalyticsDRBIBTDigital Range BuildingPlanograms

Eligibility

Nationality:UAE National

Company Brief

Al Futtaim Group
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified UAE conglomerate operating across automotive, retail, real estate, finance and services, representing 200+ global brands and serving customers across 20+ countries with over 40,000 employees.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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