Merchandise Planner

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 Responsibility
 Assist in merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise mix, historical
trends and future outlook projected by the brand
 Analyze store profile based on reports, including weeks of stock, merchandise sales blend, inventory by
store grade
 Ensure effective in-season management (stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, stock
vs. sale performance)
 Plan merchandise mix for each store and complete initial product allocation to stores and reserve
management based on pre-distribution
 Finalize seasonal assortment plan and size run book in collaboration with Sr. Merchandiser
 Monitor the product line, pricing and developments of competitor brands
 Ensure the ageing standards are followed and the stock turns are maintained as per the company
policy
 Manage margin negotiations, orders, stock distribution and product selection
 Monitor and analyze both, the best sellers and slow sellers and take appropriate actions
Keep a track of actual sales vs sales forecasts, inventory checks, forth coming events and address the
replenishment needs of the stores on day-to-day basis
 Perform regular store visits and competition analysis, in collaboration with the Brand Manager and
communicate findings to the Brand

Job Category: Retail
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Oman
Industry: Retail

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