Taming Gulf Seasonality: Pre-Funding Inventory Before the Rush

Ramadan gifting, Back-to-School shopping, and White Friday together can decide your entire year’s profit. The danger is running out of stock exactly when shoppers are ready to buy.

Inventory-Funding Game Plan

1. Look back before you look forward
   Pull last year’s SKU-level sales during each peak. Split items into top-20 %, middle 60 %, and tail 20 %.
2. Secure supplier quotes early
   For imported goods, book production slots 90–120 days out; local manufacturers may need only 45.
3. Match cash-gap length to loan tenor
   • Production + shipping 60 days? → 60-day inventory loan.
   • Local restock 30 days? → 30-day working line.
4. Layer a markdown exit strategy
   Decide now what discount triggers will clear leftover units by Day 75 after the event.

Pro Tip

Negotiate “split shipments”—ship half now, half two weeks later—to avoid over-ordering and paying interest on goods you can’t sell fast enough.

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Disclaimer: Illustrative guidance only; confirm lead-times and loan costs with your providers.