Summary
Eyewa is seeking a Merchandiser for its Commercial team in Dubai. The role covers assortment planning, demand forecasting, inventory allocation and replenishment across stores and online, as well as sales, stock and margin analysis. The Merchandiser will coordinate with Buying, Retail, Supply Chain, Marketing, E-commerce and Finance teams, and report trade insights to management. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of merchandising or merchandise planning experience, and strong analytical skills; Excel or Google Sheets proficiency is required, while BI tools are a plus.
The posting
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Overview:
We are seeking a data-driven and commercially minded Merchandiser to join our Commercial team and lead end-to-end assortment planning, inventory management, and sales performance across our eyewear categories. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with a strong business mindset to ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right time, to meet both customer demand and commercial objectives. This role works closely with Buying, Retail, and Supply Chain teams to optimize stock levels, analyze trading performance, and drive profitability through effective planning and allocation.
What You’ll Do:
1)Range Planning & Forecasting
- Support seasonal range planning, ensuring assortments are balanced across categories, price points, and customer segments.
- Partner with Buyers to plan new collections and identify best-sellers or gaps.
- Build and maintain demand forecasts for core and new products.
2)Inventory & Allocation Management
- Manage stock distribution across stores and online to maximise sales and minimise markdowns.
- Ensure timely replenishment based on sell-through and store performance.
- Monitor inbound stock levels and coordinate with Supply Chain on deliveries and reorders.
3)Trading & Performance Analysis
- Track weekly sales, stock, and margin performance by category, style, and channel.
- Provide actionable insights to optimise assortment and markdown strategy.
- Present regular trade reports to management, highlighting risks and opportunities.
3)Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Work closely with Retail Operations, Marketing, and E-commerce to align on product priorities and launches.
- Partner with Supply Chain to improve lead times and ensure efficient stock flow.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to manage OTB (Open-to-Buy) budgets and margin targets.
What We’re Looking For:
-Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field.
-5+ years of experience in a merchandising or merchandise planning role, ideally within retail, fashion, or e-commerce.
-Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
-Excellent understanding of sales, stock, and margin dynamics.
-Detail-oriented with strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
-Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.