Demand Planner

Responsibilities:

1. Develop category strategies and product portfolios through market analysis, industry trends, and consumer research to guide procurement and product launch planning.

2. Analyze UAE consumer preferences and scenarios to identify demand opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.

3. Propose new product development initiatives for underserved categories to enhance brand competitiveness in the local market.

4. Plan and execute annual/quarterly/monthly merchandise budgets and selection based on historical sales and market forecasts.

5. Monitor new product logistics and timelines to ensure timely launches and sustained customer engagement.

6. Design and implement product marketing strategies, including promotional materials and visual merchandising support.

7. Oversee product cost control, inventory turnover, and inventory-sales ratio adjustments to maintain healthy stock levels.

8. Establish product performance evaluation mechanisms, analyze sales data regularly, and propose actionable improvements.

Qualifications:

(1) Bachelor’s degree or higher, any major accepted.

(2) Minimum 1 year of experience in category management or retail chain operations.

(3) Familiar with retail chain business processes and cross-functional collaboration (logistics, operations, etc.).

(4) Proficient in data analysis, ERP systems, and office software (WPS/Excel/PPT/Word).

(5) Strong communication, coordination, planning, and execution skills; able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

(6) Fluent English communication is preferred.

(7) Willing to work overtime, undertake short business trips, and adapt to frequent travel between Dubai and Yiwu (2-3 months every six months).

(8) Data Analyst Certificate and valid driver’s license are advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Did you have experience in the retail industries for mechandise demand plan?
• What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?
• What are your salary expectations?