Category Analyst - Merchandising Performance & Reporting
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is seeking a Category Analyst to support its merchandising division by analyzing sales performance, generating MIS reports, and assisting in sales planning and income tracking across product categories. This role will be based in Dubai and is key to optimizing category performance, promotional effectiveness, and data-driven merchandising strategies.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Data Analysis / Merchandising
Salary: 8000-10000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Category Analyst, you will work closely with the DGM - Merchandising and Category Managers to monitor sales targets, track event performance, and reconcile sales and income data. You will also manage the launch and performance tracking of new initiatives, promotions, and staff incentives, while ensuring timely delivery of weekly and monthly financial and operational reports.
Key Responsibilities

• Support category planning by tracking KPIs, analyzing sales, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Monitor category-wise top and bottom-line performance and deliver actionable insights to management
• Coordinate and report sales and income for promotional events and category campaigns
• Launch, monitor, and reconcile sales staff incentive programs in coordination with finance
• Develop and present daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports in alignment with merchandising goals
• Conduct deep data mining across product, pricing, sales, and customer metrics to support decision-making
• Reconcile category-level income and sales with finance, ensuring accuracy and timely closure of MIS
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and merchandising teams to improve reporting systems and dashboards
• Support the rollout of new initiatives and monitor implementation through structured performance reports
• Provide performance diagnostic reports to senior stakeholders for ongoing strategic alignment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail category management, merchandising analytics, or sales planning
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, dashboards, and advanced formulas
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, for sales and financial reconciliation
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with the ability to interpret large data sets
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, and IT
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to reporting and timeline management

What We Offer

• High-impact analyst role within the retail merchandising team
• Competitive salary with performance-linked growth opportunities
• Direct contribution to key retail decisions, promotions, and planning processes
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytics tools and multi-department collaboration

About the Company
Sharaf DG, a leading name in electronics and lifestyle retail in the UAE, leverages strong merchandising and data strategies to maintain its edge in a highly competitive market. The merchandising function plays a crucial role in driving revenue and customer satisfaction through insight-led category optimization.
Job Title Category Analyst - Merchandising Performance & Reporting
Category Analyst - Merchandising Performance & Reporting
Job Overview
Sharaf DG is seeking a Category Analyst to support its merchandising division by analyzing sales performance, generating MIS reports, and assisting in sales planning and income tracking across product categories. This role will be based in Dubai and is key to optimizing category performance, promotional effectiveness, and data-driven merchandising strategies.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Data Analysis / Merchandising
Salary: 8000-10000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Category Analyst, you will work closely with the DGM - Merchandising and Category Managers to monitor sales targets, track event performance, and reconcile sales and income data. You will also manage the launch and performance tracking of new initiatives, promotions, and staff incentives, while ensuring timely delivery of weekly and monthly financial and operational reports.
Key Responsibilities

• Support category planning by tracking KPIs, analyzing sales, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Monitor category-wise top and bottom-line performance and deliver actionable insights to management
• Coordinate and report sales and income for promotional events and category campaigns
• Launch, monitor, and reconcile sales staff incentive programs in coordination with finance
• Develop and present daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports in alignment with merchandising goals
• Conduct deep data mining across product, pricing, sales, and customer metrics to support decision-making
• Reconcile category-level income and sales with finance, ensuring accuracy and timely closure of MIS
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and merchandising teams to improve reporting systems and dashboards
• Support the rollout of new initiatives and monitor implementation through structured performance reports
• Provide performance diagnostic reports to senior stakeholders for ongoing strategic alignment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail category management, merchandising analytics, or sales planning
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, dashboards, and advanced formulas
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, for sales and financial reconciliation
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with the ability to interpret large data sets
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, and IT
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to reporting and timeline management

What We Offer

• High-impact analyst role within the retail merchandising team
• Competitive salary with performance-linked growth opportunities
• Direct contribution to key retail decisions, promotions, and planning processes
• Opportunity to work with advanced analytics tools and multi-department collaboration

About the Company
Sharaf DG, a leading name in electronics and lifestyle retail in the UAE, leverages strong merchandising and data strategies to maintain its edge in a highly competitive market. The merchandising function plays a crucial role in driving revenue and customer satisfaction through insight-led category optimization.
Post Details
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Salary from 8000.00
Salary to 10000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
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Location City Dubai
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