Sports Merchandiser – Stock & Inventory Management

About the role

The Sports Merchandiser is responsible for executing the merchandising strategy for GMG’s Sports division in Dubai. The role ensures the right products, quantities and sizes are available in stores at the right time to maximise sell‑through, profitability and space utilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Execute stock deliveries according to launch timelines, coordinate daily with supply‑chain teams and manage inbound stock.
• Refill stores, handle inter‑store transfers and monitor size‑level availability to protect top doors from overstock or fragmentation.
• Analyse daily, weekly and monthly sales and inventory data, lead reviews with Category Planners and Buyers, and define WOS KPIs.
• Provide detailed sell‑through and ROS insights for pre‑buying, support seasonal post‑mortems and grade stores for allocation priorities.
• Guide Allocators, conduct store visits, collaborate with Store Operations and prepare actionable reports for the Category Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Retail Management; postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within the sports retail sector.
• Proven track record in inventory management, stock replenishment and performance tracking.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions).
• Experience with merchandising systems and SAP ERP.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.