Associate Merchandiser (Location Planning) - Middle East

Company Description

Job Description

The Associate Location Planner is responsible for in-market execution of departmental inventory strategies for the purpose of maximizing sales forecasts in the Middle East region. The responsibilities include data entry, coordination with cross-functional business partners, and various planning-related projects, providing this associate with broad experience in developing inventory management and logistics expertise. This role is based in Dubai, UAE and reports to the Managing Director of Middle East.

What Will You Be Doing?

1. Leverage regional market knowledge to provide sales forecast guidance and drive forecast accuracy.
2. Review store forecasts and recommend actions to maximize key traffic peaks and holidays while mitigating forecast volatility.
3. Optimize inventory across Middle East stores to achieve brand, gender, and department stock goals.
4. Collaborate with EMEA HO teams to maximize inventory efficiency between regions and channels.
5. Develop and execute region-specific inventory liquidation plans.
6. Translate business hindsight’s into future season forecast and inventory strategies.
7. Interface with regional stores, supply chain, logistics, and trade partners.
8. Visit store locations and provide feedback to EMEA and GHO on in-store experience opportunities.
9. Execute regionally specific item and size strategies from pre-season to in-season.
10. Provide guidance on new store set up inclusive of third-party execution.

What Do You Need To Bring?

1. Bachelor’s Degree or related experience. Degree in Business Administration preferred.
2. Fluency in both Arabic and English.
3. Proficiency in MS Excel.
4. 2+ years of retail planning experience.

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities, and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

1. Incentive bonus program.
2. Annual companywide review process.
3. Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
4. Life and disability insurance.
5. Associate assistance program.
6. Paid parental and adoption leave.
7. Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot.
8. Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace.
9. Paid Caregiver Leave.
10. Mobile Stipend.
11. Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community.
12. Merchandise discount on all of our brands.
13. Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within.
14. Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups.
15. Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER