Manager – Merchandising (Saudi Arabia) Riyadh

Objective:

The position is responsible for planning and executing product and assortment
strategies that meet or exceed financial targets. It involves coordinating
merchandise allocation, managing inventory levels, supporting pre-season
financial planning and in-season forecasting, and ensuring balanced collections
across stores. The role plays a critical part in maintaining stock health,
driving category performance, and enhancing customer experience in collaboration
with the Brand Manager.

Key Responsibility:

* Assist in developing merchandise plans based on sales trends, product mix,
and brand forecasts.
* Coordinate pre-season financial planning, in-season projections, open-to-buy
management, and new store budgeting.
* Plan store-wise merchandise mix and manage product allocation,
pre-distribution, and reserve stock.
* Analyze store profiles using metrics such as weeks of stock, sales mix, and
inventory by store grade.
* Finalize seasonal assortment plans and size run books in coordination with
the Senior Merchandiser.
* Monitor competitor pricing, product offerings, and merchandising strategies
to support positioning.
* Ensure efficient in-season stock management, including markdowns,
replenishments, and stock balancing.
* Manage margin negotiations, order placements, product selection, and
distribution in line with company targets.
* Track performance of bestsellers and slow movers; take corrective action to
improve turnover and profitability.
* Monitor actual sales vs. forecasts, conduct regular inventory checks, and
ensure timely replenishments.
* Oversee compliance with stock ageing standards and maintain stock turns as
per company policy.
* Conduct regular store visits and competitor analysis alongside the Brand
Manager, providing strategic feedback.

Desired Experience:

* 6-8 years of experience in pre-season financial planning, in-season
forecasting, and open-to-buy management.
* Strong understanding of merchandising operations across multi-store retail
environments.
* Proven ability to drive sales performance through strategic assortment and
inventory planning.
* Experience in cross-functional collaboration with planning, buying, and
operations teams.

Responsible for planning and executing product assortment strategies to meet financial targets and optimize inventory levels. This includes managing stock health, coordinating allocations, and collaborating with the Brand Manager to enhance category performance.

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