Requirements
Requires 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or category management with a strong commercial and analytical mindset, ideally within optical, fashion, beauty, or specialty retail. Must have proven multi-store, multi-category management experience and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Category management
Build and execute category strategies tailored to customer demographics and store profile. Review category performance weekly and recommend actions to improve sales and profitability; introduce new ranges based on trends; phase out slow-moving and underperforming products. Analyse customer buying behaviour, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and optimise product assortments.
Merchandise planning
Create annual and seasonal plans, forecast demand and inventory needs, allocate stock across stores and maintain optimal product mix while minimizing excess inventory. Ensure the right product mix is maintained in every store.
Inventory management
Monitor inventory health across all categories, improve turn and sell-through, reduce aged and obsolete stock. Develop action plans for slow-moving stock. Manage full product life cycles and partner with vendors on replenishment. Optimise inventory investment and working capital while maximising stock productivity and return on inventory.
Sales & performance analysis
Track sales units, average selling price, gross profit and margin, sell-through, stock turn, weeks of cover and category contribution; identify growth opportunities and produce regular performance reports.
Visual merchandising
Set merchandising guidelines and planograms, ensure consistent in-store presentation, optimise display space by performance and conduct store visits and audits.
Product & range management
Build balanced assortments across price points and brands, manage launches and seasonal collections, recommend exits and secure exclusive ranges with suppliers.
Pricing & promotions
Recommend pricing and markdown strategies, evaluate promotional effectiveness and support marketing with the right product selection while protecting margin.
Vendor & supplier management
Build supplier relationships, participate in buying meetings, negotiate promotional and marketing support and review supplier performance.
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner with operations, marketing, supply chain, finance, store managers, vendor partners and IT/BI teams to deliver commercial goals.
Skills & competencies
Strong commercial and analytical mindset
Merchandising and category management expertise
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
Forecasting and inventory planning ability
Strong communication, negotiation and supplier management skills
High attention to detail
Project management and cross-functional influence
Experience
Required 5 years in retail merchandising, planning or category management with strong commercial and analytical mindset; ideally within optical, fashion, beauty or specialty retail; proven multi-store multi-category management; ERP (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365) and BI tool proficiency (e.g. Power BI).
About the company
Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in multiple GCC states and is an emerging healthcare player in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary healthcare through our hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. We have over 20,000 dedicated employees across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC countries through our differentiated healthcare services across the Aster, Medcare and Access brands.
About the Company
From a single medical centre to a performance-driven healthcare enterprise spread across more than 366 medical establishments, including 27 hospitals, 115 clinics and 223 pharmacies in 7 countries and growing, Aster DM Healthcare has transitioned into being the leading healthcare authority across the Middle East and India.
Currently one of the largest and fastest growing conglomerates in the MENA region, Aster DM Healthcare covers the full spectrum of healthcare services. An expansive portfolio includes hospitals and clinics, pharmacies, diagnostic centres, educational institutions, healthcare management and healthcare support systems.
Headquartered in Dubai, the Aster DM network now encompasses more than 19,657 employees( Doctors, Nurses, Others) with JCI accredited clinics and diagnostic centres.
Never content to rest on its laurels, Aster DM Healthcare is constantly seeking opportunities to set new yardsticks with advanced developments. With many more innovative and ambitious initiatives, Aster DM Healthcare has radically catalyzed the healthcare revolution across Middle East & India.
Each of the Group’s verticals is a symbol of distinction, driven by the commitment to build a healthier tomorrow and to take healthcare to the next level of excellence.
Apply Now