Merchandise Administration Assistant (1-Year Contract)

About the role

The Merchandise Administration Assistant will provide administrative support to the merchandising team, helping to drive sales and margin performance while managing inventory and supplier processes. This 1‑year contract role is based in Dubai and works closely with buyers, planners and finance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, files and databases, ensuring timely updates.
• Create new items, purchase orders and manage cost and retail price changes.
• Enter seasonal orders, validate order confirmations against invoices and track shipments.
• Maintain product hierarchy and master data, ensuring data consistency.
• Set up suppliers, calculate estimated landed costs and support finance with letters of credit.
• Coordinate with buyers, suppliers and logistics to resolve queries and meet deadlines.
• Manage shipment logistics, return‑to‑vendor requests and produce weekly shipping reports.
• Track delivery schedules, highlight risks and communicate updates to buyers and planners.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in buying merchandise or planning within fashion/luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of merchandising financials and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Proficiency with MS Office.