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Junior Planner/ Merchandise Planner
Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department: Analyst
Job Description
Sales & Profitability Maximization:
- Develop and implement demand planning strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Collaborate with the merchandising team to align demand forecasts with business goals and sales targets.
- Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast future demand accurately.
Inventory Management:
- Oversee inventory management processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Manage aging inventory, ensuring timely markdowns or promotional strategies to minimize stock obsolescence.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
Open-to-Buy (OTB) & Inventory (SIM) Management:
- Monitor and manage OTB to ensure that the company meets its financial objectives while maintaining balanced inventory levels.
- Collaborate with finance and merchandising teams to adjust OTB plans based on sales performance, trends, and inventory requirements
Space Planning & Replenishment:
- Coordinate space planning activities to ensure optimal product placement in stores, balancing visual appeal and inventory management.
- Develop and implement replenishment strategies to maintain consistent stock levels across locations, focusing on high-demand products.
Analytics & Reporting:
- Conduct regular performance analysis, using key metrics and KPIs to assess inventory turnover, profitability, and stock availability.
- Prepare reports and presentations on inventory health, sales performance, and demand trends for senior management.
Requirements :
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or a similar role, preferably in a retail environment.
- Strong proficiency in demand planning software and tools.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you good at MS Excel? What functions do you know in MS Excel?
- Are you OK with the salary? It's not negotiable
Experience:
- merchandise planning: 1 year (Required)

Homes R Us
Junior Planner/ Merchandise Planner