As a Senior Merchandiser at GMG in Unit GS, 075, Financial Center Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE, candidate will be responsible for supporting with buying and merchandising functions. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 10000-25000 AED/month.
Responsibilities
- Assist with product ordering, assortment and range planning in line with brand strategy, market trends and current/forecasted performance.
- Identifying gaps in the product ranges and sourcing new brands and product categories to drive performance.
- Developing excel reporting structure and process of updating to ensure efficient and timely execution for the team on weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
- Budget, margin and sales planning and forecasting by brand, category and region.
- Inventory management, forecasting stock position to ensure stock on bestsellers is maintained at an optimal level.
- End of season sales and performance analysis to drive seasonal strategies.
- Exit strategy planning, promotional and end of season markdown planning.
- Manage data integrity for the site, ensuring it is accurate and in line with the system and website requirements alongside the online merchandiser.
- Assist with regular competitor and market analysis.
- Reviewing online and in store competition in terms of brands, pricing, visual representation and product mix.
- Managing allocators on the below processes.
- Auto replenishment.
- Liaising with suppliers on order confirmations, and invoicing, ensuring these match with the original order placed and reporting any discrepancies to brand and/or superior.
- Manage delivery of stock alongside supply chain within agreed timelines, ensuring that purchase orders and all system data is maintained accurately.
- Maintain pricing in line with brand and business guidelines accurately for each GCC region.
- Maintain daily an accurate order table and delivery report in line with the confirmed supplier order for all brands.
Requirements for Role of Senior Merchandiser
- A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a relevant field such as business or marketing or merchandising and retail management.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing or merchandising and retail management.