Merchandiser, Retail

The Merchandiser is responsible for managing inventory planning, stock allocation, replenishment, and performance analysis across multiple luxury watch and jewellery boutiques. Operating across six brands in KSA and Abu Dhabi, the role supports business growth by ensuring optimal stock coverage, driving sell-through performance, and acting as a key liaison between brand partners, retail teams, and management.

• Analyse sales figures, market trends, and client behaviour to identify product needs and forecast demand.
• Track the status of brand orders, ensuring goods are received on time as per launch schedules.
• Produce and present accurate sales projections, reports, and performance dashboards.
• Monitor sales performance against budget, prior month, and prior year, sharing regular updates with management.
• Identify bestsellers, fast-moving, and slow-moving items across all locations, recommending actions where necessary.

• Monitor and manage stock levels to ensure optimal product availability across all boutique locations.
• Manage stock allocation and replenishment across locations in line with brand guidelines and sales performance.
• Manage stock transfers between boutiques based on sales trends and store performance.
• Proactively identify overstock, coverage gaps, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with brands and retail teams to implement visual merchandising guidelines in boutiques.
• Support product launches and promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility and in-boutique experience.

• Liaise with brands on product allocations, orders, and returns.
• Coordinate with the Head of Brands and Area Managers on product launches, replenishment planning, and stock performance.
• Ensure the right product is in the right location at the right time, in alignment with brand strategy.

• Support boutique teams with product knowledge from a stock and availability perspective.
• Collaborate with retail teams on client-driven replenishment and product feedback to support sell-through and high-value client needs.
• Ensure the retail environment supports an excellent client experience.
• Assist in the development and implementation of merchandising strategies across multiple brands and locations.
• Prepare and analyse replenishment reports and communicate findings with the Head of Brands and boutique teams.
• Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans in coordination with Brand Area Managers.
• Manage budgets and contribute to sales forecasting and planning processes.

Reports to and receives direction from the Head of Brands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in a merchandising role.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to forecast and plan effectively.
• Excellent reporting, data analysis, and stock management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multi-brand and multi-location teams.
• Highly detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• English mandatory;
  Arabic preferred.

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in stock and inventory merchandising across multiple boutique or retail locations.
• Experience working across multiple luxury brands simultaneously is a strong advantage.
• Experience supporting boutique or store openings from a stock and inventory perspective is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of retail ERP systems; D365 experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong reporting and sell-through analysis capabilities.
• Ability to translate sales data into clear stock decisions and recommendations.
• Experience working directly with brand partners on allocations, orders, and returns.
• Ability to work independently and proactively across multiple brands and locations.