Merchandise Coordinator - Fashion and Lifestyle
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Coordinator to support our brand operations team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role plays a vital part in achieving financial goals by ensuring smooth merchandise allocation, planning, and stock movement across stores.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion and Lifestyle Retail
Function: Merchandising and Planning
Salary: 6000-8000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will assist the Brand Manager in implementing assortment and product strategies, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of stock across all retail outlets. Your role will contribute to financial planning, reporting, and overall merchandising performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-season planning and in-season forecasting, including open-to-buy and new store budgets
• Generate reports such as sell-through, product breakdown, and consolidation sheets using Retail Pro
• Monitor and coordinate the timely delivery and allocation of products to all stores
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain stock levels and minimize delivery gaps
• Conduct sales analysis of best and worst sellers to inform future buying and allocation decisions
• Track customer preferences and feedback to help fine-tune product offerings
• Coordinate with the buying team on reorders, damage reports, and product-related issues
• Assist with merchandise plans, range reviews, and product presentations
• Analyze competitor products and provide insights to the brand team
• Maintain strict documentation control and confidentiality of merchandising data
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Planning team to ensure a well-balanced range at sub-category and price-point level

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in merchandising or planning within a retail environment
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools (Retail Pro experience is a plus)
• High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly salary
• Opportunities for professional growth within a top-tier retail group
• Employee discounts across a portfolio of 85+ global fashion and lifestyle brands
• Supportive and multicultural work environment
• On-the-job training and mentoring

About the Company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE. With over 2,300 retail outlets and 85+ international brands including ALDO, Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, and Tim Hortons, we are one of the region's leading retail giants. Our diverse team of over 27,000 professionals continues to drive innovation and excellence in the global retail landscape.
Job Title Merchandise Coordinator - Fashion and Lifestyle
Merchandise Coordinator - Fashion and Lifestyle
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Coordinator to support our brand operations team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role plays a vital part in achieving financial goals by ensuring smooth merchandise allocation, planning, and stock movement across stores.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion and Lifestyle Retail
Function: Merchandising and Planning
Salary: 6000-8000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will assist the Brand Manager in implementing assortment and product strategies, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of stock across all retail outlets. Your role will contribute to financial planning, reporting, and overall merchandising performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Support pre-season planning and in-season forecasting, including open-to-buy and new store budgets
• Generate reports such as sell-through, product breakdown, and consolidation sheets using Retail Pro
• Monitor and coordinate the timely delivery and allocation of products to all stores
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain stock levels and minimize delivery gaps
• Conduct sales analysis of best and worst sellers to inform future buying and allocation decisions
• Track customer preferences and feedback to help fine-tune product offerings
• Coordinate with the buying team on reorders, damage reports, and product-related issues
• Assist with merchandise plans, range reviews, and product presentations
• Analyze competitor products and provide insights to the brand team
• Maintain strict documentation control and confidentiality of merchandising data
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Planning team to ensure a well-balanced range at sub-category and price-point level

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in merchandising or planning within a retail environment
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools (Retail Pro experience is a plus)
• High attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Good communication skills for cross-functional coordination
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly salary
• Opportunities for professional growth within a top-tier retail group
• Employee discounts across a portfolio of 85+ global fashion and lifestyle brands
• Supportive and multicultural work environment
• On-the-job training and mentoring

About the Company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE. With over 2,300 retail outlets and 85+ international brands including ALDO, Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, and Tim Hortons, we are one of the region's leading retail giants. Our diverse team of over 27,000 professionals continues to drive innovation and excellence in the global retail landscape.
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