Summary
Ounass is hiring a Merchandise Operations Administrative Assistant in Dubai to support its merchandising team across channels. The role includes maintaining product information, preparing launch materials, checking catalogue and site displays, tracking stock, and preparing routine reports. Applicants should have administrative or retail support experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and an interest in fashion and retail. The role is open to UAE nationals with the right to work in the UAE.
The posting
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Job Overview
The Merchandise Operations Administration Assistant (UAE National) provides administrative and operational support to the merchandising team to ensure smooth execution of merchandising activities across channels. Working closely with Merchandising Managers and cross-functional colleagues, this role is responsible for maintaining product data integrity, assisting with product launches, managing documentation, and supporting reporting and stock tracking. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure accuracy and completeness of product information across internal systems and merchandising platforms, updating records as required.
Support the end-to-end product launch process by preparing and validating launch paperwork, images and assets, and liaising with relevant teams to ensure timely go-live.
Maintain and update product categorisation, filters and internal search tagging to help products remain easy to find for customers and internal stakeholders.
Assist with daily site and catalogue checks to confirm product assortments, promotions and editorial placements are displayed correctly.
Monitor stock and availability for featured and promotional products, flagging risks and coordinating with supply chain and stores to mitigate out-of-stocks.
Prepare routine merchandising reports and basic analyses (e.g., product performance, stock levels, list accuracy) to support decision-making.
Support updates to merchandising calendars, campaign documentation and task trackers to ensure teams are aligned with priorities and timelines.
Assist in competitor checks and simple trend observations to inform merchandising recommendations.
Build and maintain effective working relationships across merchandising, e-commerce, planning, marketing and store teams to ensure smooth execution of activities.
Take ownership of administrative tasks and ad hoc projects, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
What We’re Looking For
UAE National candidate with the right to work in the UAE.
Previous administrative or retail support experience, preferably within merchandising, e-commerce or fashion retail.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality, accurate work.
Comfortable working with data and reporting; competent Excel skills (including basic formulas and filters).
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communicator, both written and verbal, and able to collaborate across teams.
Problem solver with a proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
Interest in fashion and retail, and an understanding of customer-facing priorities.
Professional and reliable, with strong follow-up and time management skills.
What We Offer
Supportive and collaborative workplace culture with a focus on development.
Opportunities for training, career progression and internal moves within the business.
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with market standards.
Employee discounts and access to company promotions.
Interested in joining our Merchandising team as a UAE National Administration Assistant? Apply now to contribute to our ongoing success.