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POSITION OBJECTIVE - The position assists the Brand Manager to plan the product and assortment strategies that meets or exceeds financial goals - Coordinate all the activities related to allocation and delivery of merchandise to all the stores in the region - Assist in pre-season financial planning, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets - Ensure balanced collection at stores, regular replenishment from warehouse and inter-store transfers Key Responsibilities - Prepare Retail Pro reports, Sell Thru and other merchandising reports such as consolidation sheet and product breakdown reports - Liaise with stores / logistics & warehouse department to ensure product supply meets demand - Analyze every aspect of the best and worst sellers (for example, the best selling price points, colors or styles) - Analyzing previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines - Optimize the volume and profitability of product categories - Gather information relating to customer reaction towards the products - Coordinate with buying team on product issues (orders, repeats, damages etc.) and assist in range planning, sales analysis and deliveries - Preparation of merchandise plans and other Information required for product range presentations and reviews for the buyers / brand manager - Report competition's offerings and analyzing opportunities to the Brand team - Skillfully manages processing of various retail pro reports and invoices - Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all necessary reports and records - Ensures strict confidentiality in maintaining all the documents entrusted - Working closely with the Merchandise Planning team on the product range, planning to maximize commercial opportunities for products, as well as getting the right product mix in the business at sub category/price point level

"Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamie's Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades." Objective: This position assists the Brand Manager in planning product and assortment strategies that meet or exceed financial goals. It involves coordinating all activities related to the allocation and delivery of merchandise across stores in the region, supporting pre-season financial planning, in-season forecasting, open-to-buy management, and budgeting for new store openings. The role also ensures a balanced collection at store level, along with timely replenishments and inter-store transfers. Key Responsibility: Assist in developing merchandise plans for categories based on historical trends, sales performance, and future outlooks provided by the brand team. Analyze store profiles using key reports such as stock weeks, sales blend, and inventory by grade to support allocation decisions. Execute in-season stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, and stock vs. sales performance reviews. Plan merchandise mix and execute initial allocations and reserve management based on pre-distribution plans. Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser. Monitor competitor brands' product lines, pricing, and category developments. Ensure compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns in line with company policy. Support margin negotiations, order placements, and stock distribution decisions. Monitor bestsellers and slow movers, taking timely actions to drive performance. Track actual sales versus forecasts and coordinate inventory checks and replenishments based on store-level needs and upcoming events. Conduct regular market visits with the Brand Manager to assess store execution and gather competitor intelligence. Provide post-season feedback reports on product categories. Participate in seasonal markdown and sales planning in collaboration with the Category/Brand Manager. Desired Expereince: 2-5 years of experience in retail merchandising or a similar role within the fashion or lifestyle industry. Proficient in inventory management systems, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range development, and trend analysis. Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Operations, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.