Job Description

**Lingerie Merchandiser - Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Al-Futtaim Dubai**
**Position Overview**
Al-Futtaim is looking for a highly analytical and fashion-driven Lingerie Merchandiser to join our retail team in Dubai. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle for the lingerie category-planning assortments, driving OTB decisions, analyzing sales data, and maintaining alignment with M&S UK's visual and pricing strategies. Your goal will be to ensure the right mix of core and trend product to maximize sales, margin, and stock efficiency across MENA markets.
**Employment Overview**
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Salary: 10000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE
Job Type: Full-time
**What You'll Do**

• Support business planning and delivery of KPIs including sales, cash margin, markdown control, and closing stock
• Assist with department-level sales forecasting, OTB planning, and option count by market
• Build detailed range plans, focusing on size-level availability, trend relevance, and color mix
• Prepare confidently for UK buying fairs and ensure assortments support both store and e-commerce growth
• Oversee replenishment and allocation strategies, manage trade reports, and support pricing competitiveness
• Participate in store visits, comp shops, and SWOT analysis to inform future buys
• Collaborate cross-functionally with store ops, VM, and marketing to ensure product sell-through
• Guide and coach assistant merchandisers and allocators toward career growth

**Candidate Requirements**

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising, preferably in lingerie or womenswear
• Strong understanding of regional market trends and customer behavior across MENA
• High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus
• Exceptional planning, numerical, and analytical skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus
• Self-driven, fast-paced, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complexity
• Prior experience with UK/European brands preferred

**Life at Al-Futtaim**
Join one of the Middle East's most respected business groups, where innovation meets heritage. As part of Al-Futtaim Retail, you'll be immersed in the fast-paced world of global fashion brands such as Marks and Spencer, Zara, Mango, and more. We value cross-cultural agility, continuous improvement, and customer-first thinking.
**About the Company**
Al-Futtaim Group, established in the 1930s, has evolved into a leading privately-owned conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the group's five divisions-automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare-partner with over 200 world-renowned brands. Al-Futtaim Retail is a major force in MENA's fashion and lifestyle sector, bringing top-tier brands and experiences to customers across the region.
Retail employers looking to boost visibility can benefit from **post jobs free in Dubai Abu Dhabi** using top recruitment platforms with no upfront cost.
Job Title **Lingerie Merchandiser - Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Al-Futtaim Dubai**
**Lingerie Merchandiser - Fashion Buying and Merchandising - Al-Futtaim Dubai**
**Position Overview**
Al-Futtaim is looking for a highly analytical and fashion-driven Lingerie Merchandiser to join our retail team in Dubai. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle for the lingerie category-planning assortments, driving OTB decisions, analyzing sales data, and maintaining alignment with M&S UK's visual and pricing strategies. Your goal will be to ensure the right mix of core and trend product to maximize sales, margin, and stock efficiency across MENA markets.
**Employment Overview**
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Salary: 10000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE
Job Type: Full-time
**What You'll Do**

• Support business planning and delivery of KPIs including sales, cash margin, markdown control, and closing stock
• Assist with department-level sales forecasting, OTB planning, and option count by market
• Build detailed range plans, focusing on size-level availability, trend relevance, and color mix
• Prepare confidently for UK buying fairs and ensure assortments support both store and e-commerce growth
• Oversee replenishment and allocation strategies, manage trade reports, and support pricing competitiveness
• Participate in store visits, comp shops, and SWOT analysis to inform future buys
• Collaborate cross-functionally with store ops, VM, and marketing to ensure product sell-through
• Guide and coach assistant merchandisers and allocators toward career growth

**Candidate Requirements**

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising, preferably in lingerie or womenswear
• Strong understanding of regional market trends and customer behavior across MENA
• High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus
• Exceptional planning, numerical, and analytical skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus
• Self-driven, fast-paced, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complexity
• Prior experience with UK/European brands preferred

**Life at Al-Futtaim**
Join one of the Middle East's most respected business groups, where innovation meets heritage. As part of Al-Futtaim Retail, you'll be immersed in the fast-paced world of global fashion brands such as Marks and Spencer, Zara, Mango, and more. We value cross-cultural agility, continuous improvement, and customer-first thinking.
**About the Company**
Al-Futtaim Group, established in the 1930s, has evolved into a leading privately-owned conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the group's five divisions-automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare-partner with over 200 world-renowned brands. Al-Futtaim Retail is a major force in MENA's fashion and lifestyle sector, bringing top-tier brands and experiences to customers across the region.
Retail employers looking to boost visibility can benefit from **post jobs free in Dubai Abu Dhabi** using top recruitment platforms with no upfront cost.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 10000.00
Salary to 13000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location