Merchandiser – Retail Apparel

Giordano

Dubai, UAE

Ref: MP623-07

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The right candidate will be expected to do the following:

1) Responsible for ordering and executing Merchandising Plans for the assigned market.
2) Will be required to develop, plan , review and monitor Buying Budgets for the Market.
3) Plan and implement range plan and products, including development of the right product in line with the overall plan and objectives
4) Must be capable of tracking trends in international and domestic market and interpretation of the same into economically viable options for retail markets.
5) Communicating with suppliers , factories for sourcing of merchandise, including negotiations of cost/margin and order follow-ups.
6) Analyze sales forecast & ageing reports and execute necessary adjustments in buy-plan.
7) Execute necessary promotion plans in line with sales plan to liquidate aged stock.
8) Update Order Rolling Projections for the assigned categories & markets.

Requirements

The right Candidate needs to have:

- A Degree or Diploma in Fashion Merchandising
- A specialization or major in Fashion Retailing
- A minimum of 4 years experience in a Buying and Merchandising Department of an International Retail Apparel/ Clothing Brand

Additionally the desired candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
- Planning and Organising
- Result orientation
- Effective Communication Skills
- Numerical and Analytical Skills

About the Company

Giordano International, founded in Hong Kong in 1981, is one of the worlds leading international retailers of apparel and accessories for men, women and children.

Giordanos success is deeply rooted in its five corporate business values of Quality, Knowledge, Innovation, Service and Simplicity (Q.K.I.S.S).

Today, the Giordano group operates over 2,800 stores in 40 countries across Asia, Australia, Africa, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East and plans to explore many more untapped markets across the world.

The essence of Giordano is to provide relevant, essential and timeless fashion for all; and to develop apparel for everyone regardless of ethnicity, nationality or culture. Giordano is a brand for everyone, everywhere.

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Senior Merchandiser salaries in Qatar

Average monthly compensation
QAR 4,000

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