Job Description

Assistant Merchandiser - Retail - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Assistant Merchandiser role in Dubai supports the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser by delivering strong analytical insight, accurate stock planning, and effective coordination with stores and business units. This role focuses on allocation, reporting, catalogue buying support, and data management to ensure optimal stock levels, improved sell-through, and informed buying decisions across retail operations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying
Salary: 9000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Manage accurate BTF settings, ratio balancing, and allocation processes
• Guide and train allocators while supporting the rollout and use of AI allocation solutions
• Liaise with store teams to understand regional demand, size profiles, and stock requirements
• Improve product availability and sell-through performance across stores
• Generate, maintain, and analyze business and trade reports with clear action-oriented insights
• Track promotions, weekly trading performance, and seasonal sales trends
• Identify best and worst sellers, analyze customer buying behavior, and flag performance risks
• Support catalogue buying activities alongside Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser
• Maintain core buying sheets and support demand planning processes
• Enter and manage buying quantities within IBT and digital range building systems
• Prepare planograms and compare performance against last year results, budgets, and promotional calendars
• Act as first point of contact for stores regarding stock-related queries and weekly trade communication
• Support retail conferences, digital transformation initiatives, and catalogue planning
• Ensure online and system product data is accurate and customer-friendly
• Maintain effective working relationships with principals and internal stakeholders
• Support team development through clear communication of objectives, coaching, and performance reviews

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising at assistant or allocator level
• Experience within retail buying environments across MENA and or Europe
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of UK or European retail brands
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and analytical capability

Skills Set

• Merchandise planning and stock allocation
• Retail performance reporting and analysis
• Excel-based data analysis and reporting tools
• Demand planning and range building systems
• Store coordination and stakeholder communication
• Team collaboration and development support

Why Join Us

• Exposure to regional and international retail merchandising operations
• Opportunity to work with advanced allocation and analytics tools
• Collaborative retail environment focused on performance and growth
• Competitive compensation aligned with Al-Futtaim Retail standards
• Long-term career development within a diversified retail group

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Retail is a leading retail operator across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, representing internationally recognized brands across fashion, lifestyle, and food. With a strong regional footprint and commitment to innovation, data-driven retailing, and customer experience, Al-Futtaim Retail offers professionals the opportunity to grow within complex, multi-market retail environments.
Job Title Assistant Merchandiser - Retail - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE
Assistant Merchandiser - Retail - Al-Futtaim Retail - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Assistant Merchandiser role in Dubai supports the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser by delivering strong analytical insight, accurate stock planning, and effective coordination with stores and business units. This role focuses on allocation, reporting, catalogue buying support, and data management to ensure optimal stock levels, improved sell-through, and informed buying decisions across retail operations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying
Salary: 9000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Manage accurate BTF settings, ratio balancing, and allocation processes
• Guide and train allocators while supporting the rollout and use of AI allocation solutions
• Liaise with store teams to understand regional demand, size profiles, and stock requirements
• Improve product availability and sell-through performance across stores
• Generate, maintain, and analyze business and trade reports with clear action-oriented insights
• Track promotions, weekly trading performance, and seasonal sales trends
• Identify best and worst sellers, analyze customer buying behavior, and flag performance risks
• Support catalogue buying activities alongside Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser
• Maintain core buying sheets and support demand planning processes
• Enter and manage buying quantities within IBT and digital range building systems
• Prepare planograms and compare performance against last year results, budgets, and promotional calendars
• Act as first point of contact for stores regarding stock-related queries and weekly trade communication
• Support retail conferences, digital transformation initiatives, and catalogue planning
• Ensure online and system product data is accurate and customer-friendly
• Maintain effective working relationships with principals and internal stakeholders
• Support team development through clear communication of objectives, coaching, and performance reviews

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising at assistant or allocator level
• Experience within retail buying environments across MENA and or Europe
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of UK or European retail brands
• Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and analytical capability

Skills Set

• Merchandise planning and stock allocation
• Retail performance reporting and analysis
• Excel-based data analysis and reporting tools
• Demand planning and range building systems
• Store coordination and stakeholder communication
• Team collaboration and development support

Why Join Us

• Exposure to regional and international retail merchandising operations
• Opportunity to work with advanced allocation and analytics tools
• Collaborative retail environment focused on performance and growth
• Competitive compensation aligned with Al-Futtaim Retail standards
• Long-term career development within a diversified retail group

About the Company
Al-Futtaim Retail is a leading retail operator across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, representing internationally recognized brands across fashion, lifestyle, and food. With a strong regional footprint and commitment to innovation, data-driven retailing, and customer experience, Al-Futtaim Retail offers professionals the opportunity to grow within complex, multi-market retail environments.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 9000.00
Salary to 13000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required