Ecommerce Merchandiser

Damas Jewellery is the leading jeweller in the Middle East with its foundation dating back to 1907. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, today it operates 150 stores across the GCC and employs more than 1200 people. Over 40 prestigious international brands are part of Damas Jewellery's varied portfolio alongside its own branded in-house collections, offering customers a wide range of designs suited to all occasions.

About the job

As an Ecommerce Merchandiser, you'll play a vital role in inventory forecasting, sales analysis, and data-driven inventory planning. You will manage e-commerce reporting, stock levels and product performance, and oversee product lifecycles to optimize sales.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product launches and promotions are supported by effective inventory strategies.

1. Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability on the e-commerce platform aligns with demand forecasts and promotional activities.
2. Work closely with the Product & Merchandising team to manage OTBs for Ecom as well as marketplaces.
3. Monitor stock status, working closely with the warehouse team to resolve inventory discrepancies and ensure products are always ready for sale.
4. Work closely with the Product and Merchandising teams to plan replenishments for online best-sellers, preventing out-of-stock situations and missed revenue opportunities.
5. Create demand forecasts for each market by leveraging historical data, seasonal trends, and web analytics to support effective inventory planning.
6. Analyse e-commerce sales performance by category, product type, and market to identify trends, optimize stock levels, and refine digital merchandising strategies.
7. Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports that provide insights into e-commerce sales, stock status, sell-through rates, and margin performance.
8. Develop data-driven recommendations to optimize online inventory, track product lifecycles, and maximize profitability across digital channels.
9. Maintain data accuracy for all digital inventory and sales reports, providing senior management with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
10. Monitor product lifecycles, applying online strategies for slow-moving items and maintaining optimal stock levels.
11. Plan for peak shopping periods by ensuring adequate stock levels and coordinating timely restocks to prevent stock-outs during promotional events.
12. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that online product launches and promotions are fully supported by inventory.
13. Analyze sales performance and stock levels across various marketplace platforms to ensure optimal inventory management and alignment with sales goals.
14. Assess marketplaces product sales data, identify trends, and track stock movements to forecast demand and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
15. Manage stock transfers between warehouses to meet marketplace requirements, ensuring that inventory levels are consistent with demand.
16. Work closely with marketplace partners to streamline inventory processes, manage product availability, and optimize sales performance across all channels.
17. Ensure the accuracy of stock levels across various marketplace platforms by regularly monitoring inventory and conducting stock takes.
18. Manage marketplaces' monthly invoices and oversee the invoicing process.

1. Over 5 years of experience in retail merchandising, inventory planning, and optimizing product assortments.
2. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
3. Strong analytical skills, with experience in digital demand forecasting and online sales analysis.
4. Excellent communication skills, able to work cross-functionally with digital teams.
5. Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to resolving e-commerce inventory issues.
6. Attention to detail and a keen eye for e-commerce merchandising best practices.