Assistant Merchandiser – Kids wear | Retail | M&S | UAE – Al Futtaim Group
What You Will Do:
Allocation Process
- Manage accurate BTF setting and ratio balancing.
- Guide and train allocators.
- Manage and implement AI Allocation solution from Invent Analytics.
- Liaise with stores to understand regional needs, ensuring optimum stock levels and correct size availability.
- Improve availability and sell through in stores.
Business Reports and Analysis
- Generate accurate and clear business reports.
- Maintain reporting processes and generate promotion tracking.
- Analyze weekly trade reports and recommend action points.
- Report and flag best/worst sellers, analyze customer habits, and understand product choices.
- Produce and analyze seasonal sales and recommend future buying decisions.
Catalogue Buying
- Assist Senior Merchandiser/Merchandiser in Catalogue Buying process.
- Maintain Core Buying sheet and implement Demand Planning solution.
- Enter buying quantities into IBT/Digital Range Building system.
- Prepare planograms using DRB and make comparisons against LY/Buying Budget/Promotional calendar.
- Contribute to BU strategy with market awareness and product appreciation.
Communication
- Act as first point of contact for stores on stock issues and assist in weekly trade communications.
- Contribute to planning for retail conference and digital transformation strategy.
- Provide accurate information for business users and ensure online product data is customer friendly.
- Maintain strong relationships with Principals and ensure comprehensive regional offers.
Leading People
- Communicate strategic objectives clearly and work to SMART goals.
- Provide coaching for team development and succession planning with HRBP.
- Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&S Values.
- Engage in quality PDR processes to ensure high team engagement and development.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-01-31 |
| Job Location: | United Arab Emirates – Dubai |
| Job Role: | Marketing and PR |
| Company Industry: | Retail & Wholesale |