Merchandising and Supply Chain Director

On behalf of a leading client

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Experience

+10 years

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is an advantage.

Industry

Merchandising, buying, planning, supply chain, or retail management.

About the role

A leading and fast-growing fashion retail company is looking for an exceptional Merchandising & Supply Chain Director to lead the end-to-end merchandise planning, buying, inventory management, and supply chain functions.

This is a strategic leadership role for someone who combines commercial thinking with operational excellence and enjoys building systems, developing teams, and driving profitable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising and inventory strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead merchandise planning, buying, allocation, replenishment, and inventory optimization.
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and stock availability while minimizing markdowns and excess inventory.
• Drive improvements in demand planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Build KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing teams.
• Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Executive Management.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, supply chain, or retail management.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-store retail.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
• Excellent people leadership and communication skills.
• Experience implementing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is an advantage.

Posted 14 Oct 2026 · Closes 31 Dec 2026