Merchandiser Planner | Retail | Toys "R" Us (Dubai, AE)

Al Futtaim Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Organizational","Multitasking","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Support merchandise planning by developing demand forecasts and optimizing inventory for key retail product categories. Partner with buying teams to align assortments with customer preferences and market trends, and plan new product introductions while phasing out discontinued items. Analyze sales and SKU performance to spot growth opportunities, underperformers, and promotion effectiveness, then deliver clear reporting to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure launches and availability stay on track.

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Merchandiser Planner | Retail | Toys "R" Us (Dubai, AE)

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Job Summary

Support merchandise planning by developing demand forecasts and optimizing inventory for key retail product categories. Partner with buying teams to align assortments with customer preferences and market trends, and plan new product introductions while phasing out discontinued items. Analyze sales and SKU performance to spot growth opportunities, underperformers, and promotion effectiveness, then deliver clear reporting to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure launches and availability stay on track.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain demand forecasts for key product categories based on sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and events.
  • •Manage inventory by monitoring stock levels to avoid overstocking and stockouts, coordinating with supply chain on issues.
  • •Collaborate with buying teams on assortment planning, including new product introductions and phasing out discontinued items.
  • •Analyze product performance to identify growth opportunities, flag underperforming SKUs, and assess promotional effectiveness and competitor activity.
  • •Support budgeting and provide reporting on sales forecasts, inventory turns, and stock aging to senior management and stakeholders.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
  • •Proven experience in merchandising or retail roles, preferably in toys or consumer goods.
  • •Strong analytical skills to analyze sales data and market trends, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • •Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint), with attention to detail for planning and forecasting.
  • •Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, working both independently and as part of a team.
Experience:RetailMerchandisingConsumer goodsToys
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsOrganizationalMultitaskingCommunicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:MS ExcelPowerPointMS Office SuiteData analysis tools

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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