Merchandising & Stock Control Specialist | Dubai, UAE

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Buying: Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies with a heavy focus on stock rotation and high sell-through rates.
• Trend Monitoring: Analyze sales trends and “Weeks of Cover” (WOC) to maintain lean and efficient inventory levels.
• Inventory Health: Identify slow-moving SKUs and aging inventory; implement corrective actions like markdowns, stock transfers, or product exits.
• Replenishment Logic: Drive data-driven replenishment decisions based on real-time sales performance and store-specific needs.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with brands, suppliers, and store management teams to optimize the supply chain and enhance product visibility.
• Performance Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on stock risks, inventory health, and key retail performance metrics.

🔹 Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in retail merchandising, buying, and inventory control.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex sales data and translate it into actionable inventory strategies.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of retail management systems and MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) for data modeling.
• Market Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Dubai lifestyle and retail landscape.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Why Join This Retail Team:

• Strategic Impact: Influence the profitability of major lifestyle brands through expert stock management.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in the heart of Dubai’s world-class retail sector.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to advance into Senior Merchandiser or Category Manager roles.
• Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, reflective of your analytical and inventory expertise.