category manager

operations coordinator

cluster sales coordinator

planning manager

project planner

assortment planner

<div>Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. 
Role Summary:
The Assortment Planner will be responsible for managing seasonal assortments and driving category performance through strategic planning and execution in B&amp;M team. This role supports category management by aligning assortment strategies with market 
needs, business objectives and sales targets. A key focus will be on efficient stock management to optimize inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and maximize sell-through. The planner will support the Category Manager in the buying process &amp; develop targeted merchandising strategies aimed at achieving category sales and margin targets, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation across regions.<ul>
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Responsibilities 
1. Assortment Strategy Development 
<ul><li>Create and quantify channel specific assortment plans</li><li>Use historical data, trend insights and market analytics to inform product selection.</li><li>Review product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions.</li><li>Conduct post-season reviews and share learnings with key stakeholders.</li></ul> 
2. Data analysis &amp; Forecasting 
<ul><li>Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and reduce excess inventory.</li><li>Support Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution in partnership with the buying team.</li><li>Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize on revenue and minimize markdowns.</li><li>Create distribution plans for new seasons; analyze and adjust store-wise and region-wise size allocations.</li><li>Collaborate with Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively deliver category targets.</li></ul></div><div>
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration 
<ul><li>Partner with Category manager, buyers and planners to align seasonal buys with assortment needs.</li><li>Collaborate with allocation and distribution teams to ensure correct product flow to stores or regions.</li></ul></div><div>
4.Technology &amp; tools 
<ul><li>Leverage planning software (e.g., SAP, JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar tools).</li><li>Use BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to create dashboards and reports.</li></ul></div>
People Management 
The Assortment planner is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets of the category with the category manager. This 
role involves actively guiding and providing direction to the Merchandiser and Allocator to effectively execute brand strategies. 
 
Functional / Technical Competencies 
The Assortment planner must demonstrate advanced competency in product planning, analysis, and forecasting. Proficiency in inventory management principles and executing inventory plans is essential. The incumbent should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex product data sets. Expertise in business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis is required. The incumbent must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate quantitative product analysis concepts clearly to diverse audiences. A strong understanding of retail operations, particularly within the sports retail sector, is highly advantageous.</div>

Assortment Planner

BFL Group

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 Company Overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 BFL Group is one of the world&rsquo;s leading off-price retailers of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and Southeast Asia.
 
 
 Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite &ndash; all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique &ldquo;Treasure Hunt&rdquo; model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting customer demand, managing inventory levels, and ensuring product availability across all retail channels. This role plays a critical part in driving sales, optimizing stock, and supporting merchandising strategies by providing accurate demand projections based on historical data, market trends, consumer insights, and cross-functional collaboration. The Demand Planner ensures that the right products are available at the right time, aligning with brand strategies, seasonal assortments, and financial targets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forecasting &amp; Demand Planning
 
 
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 Develop accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts for assigned product categories using historical performance, trend analysis, POS data, and market insights.
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 Continuously review forecast accuracy and adjust projections based on sell-through performance, market changes, promotional activity, and inventory constraints.
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 Support seasonal buying and assortment planning with data-driven demand projections.
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 Prepare rolling forecasts and monthly Demand Review presentations for S&amp;OP cycles.
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 Inventory &amp; Stock Management
 
 
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 Monitor inventory levels across all stores, warehouses, and online channels to prevent stock-outs, overstock, and aged inventory.
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 Recommend optimal replenishment strategies based on category performance, seasonality, and product lifecycle.
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 Coordinate with logistics, buying, and warehouse teams to ensure timely product availability and correct allocation.
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 Track and manage slow-moving stock and propose markdowns, promotions, or reallocation to maximize sell-through.
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 Data Analysis &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Analyze sales trends, customer buying patterns, and market shifts to provide actionable insights.
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 Prepare weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports on category performance, forecast accuracy, inventory health, sell-through, and stock cover.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
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 Work closely with Merchandising, Buying, Marketing, and Retail Operations to align on demand forecasts, promotional plans, product launches, and replenishment strategies.
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 Participate in S&amp;OP and commercial meetings to present data-driven insights and recommendations.
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 Product Lifecycle &amp; Category Support
 
 
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 Support the full product lifecycle from initial forecasting to end-of-season planning.
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 Monitor new product launches and evaluate performance against expectations.
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 Provide recommendations for assortment optimization based on sales, customer preferences, and market trends.
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 Manage exit strategies for end-of-life products to minimize aging and maximize margin recovery.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
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 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, merchandising, or inventory management within fashion, retail, or FMCG industries.
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 Strong understanding of fashion seasonality, product lifecycles, and retail dynamics.
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 Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, forecasting models).
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 Experience with planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, JDA or similar.
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 Strong analytical and data modeling skills.
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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 High attention to detail with the ability to manage large data sets.
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 Proactive, organized, and results-driven personality.
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 If you think you are fit for this job position, then apply right away. You are steps away from joining a
 
 Great Place to Work&copy;
 
 and we would love to meet you soon!
 
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Demand Planner

Fendi

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 Position
 
 
 
 
 MAN MERCHANDISER MIDDLE EAST
 
 
 
 
 Mission
 
 
 
 The Man Merchandiser works closely with the General Merchandising Manager Middle East on the Middle Eastern retail network. He/She ensures the stores&rsquo; assortments are aligned to budget and seasonal analysis. Coordinates and provides product division buying estimates in terms of number of SKUs per category. Participation in the buying plan definition process by category and by store. Define, propose and implement product assortments by cluster &ndash; validate final assortment and quantities.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Main Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide continuous feedback to HQ on products, customer behaviour, competitors, business opportunities.
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 Influence the sales plan definition by store for the Man category.
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 Validate proposed assortment and define quantities.
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 Participation in the sales plan definition process by category by regional store.
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 Define, propose and implement product assortments by cluster &ndash; validate final assortment and quantities.
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 Drive the product assortment execution in the stores.
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 Provide weekly and monthly reports and be active part in regular Business Reviews with HQ.
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 Ensure continuous feedback to HQ regarding product performance, competition, demand evolution.
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 Nourish competency on business and markets by regular presence in stores.
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 Increase client advisors&rsquo; competencies in the stores through animation and training on selling techniques and propositions.
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 Promote and nurture in-store category expertise by being and active category ambassadors among the whole network.
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 Make sure each store is providing customers an effective presentation and experience of the category.
 
 
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 Profile
 
 
 
 
 Profile
 
 
 
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 2 &ndash; 5 years&rsquo; experience in Luxury product Merchandising with focus on Retail;
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree is preferred
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 Knowledge of the main players of the Business and Strong fashion sense.
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 Ability to understand current market trends and buying strategy;
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 Excellent merchandising skills with attention to detail;
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 Skills in the analysis of sales and market data;
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 Ability to both communicate and negotiate effectively;
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 Fluency in English (Arabic will be considered a plus)
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 Mastery of MS office tools
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MAN MERCHANDISER MIDDLE EAST

SUMWON STUDIOS

<div>
 
 
 Designation: Assistant Merchandiser Planner
 
 
 
 
 Brand: Sumwon Studios
 
 
 
 
 Location: Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About
 
 
 SUMWON STUDIOS
 
 
 
 
 SUMWON STUDIOS i
 
 s a fast-growing collective of direct-to-consumer fashion brands, including MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, BALR, Baby Phat, AiiRZ and KiZN. Our mission is to create bold, culturally relevant fashion brands that connect with a diverse global audience.
 
 
 
 
 
 We bring together a world-class team of designers, trend forecasters and digital innovators who work collaboratively to turn creative ideas into commercially successful products. Through our deep understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends and data-led insights, we craft brands that not only inspire but also perform.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our exclusive partnership with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world enables us to reach over 150 million customers globally, giving our brands an unparalleled platform for growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 As we continue to scale, we are building a team of forward thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment. The Assistant Merchandiser plays a key role in this mission, supporting our merchandising strategy, driving performance, and ensuring our products and collections reach customers in the most compelling way possible.
 
 
 
 
 
 We celebrate individuality, creativity and collaboration, and we are looking for people ready to challenge convention and make their mark in the world of global fashion.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 As an Assistant Merchandise Planner at SUMWON STUDIOS, you will be the operational backbone of our merchandise planning function, ensuring products launch on time with exceptional quality while also supporting planning through insightful analysis. You'll coordinate daily product launches across multiple brands, manage critical path workflows, create curated product selections for landing pages, and deliver performance deep-dives that inform buying and merchandising strategy.
 
 
 This role sits in between operations, analysis, and merchandising curation - perfect for someone who thrives on making things happen while understanding the "why" behind the data.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Product Launch Management &amp; Quality Control
 
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 Manage daily product launch scheduling for assigned brands
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 Conduct pre-launch quality control checks to ensure product readiness (imagery, content, pricing)
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 Coordinate with design and buying teams to resolve any pre-launch issues or discrepancies
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 Maintain launch calendars and communicate status updates to cross-functional teams
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 Critical Path &amp; Sample Management
 
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 Manage critical path tracking for products in development &amp; follow up on product status updates with relevant teams and suppliers
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 Coordinate sample reorders when needed and track sample delivery status
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 Collate and share AWB lists for re-sampled products with the studio team
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 Ensure supplier and internal team compliance with timelines
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 Analysis &amp; Performance Deep-Dives
 
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 Create performance reports for monthly &amp; quarterly strategy meetings
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 Leverage internal brand performance data and competitive marketplace intelligence to identify which product attributes drive sales
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 Translate data into actionable insights that inform design &amp; buying decisions
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 Content Quality Management
 
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 Identify products with poor-quality retouching or recolours that require correction
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 Request internal retouching improvements and follow through to completion
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 Maintain quality standards across all product imagery and content
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 Merchandising Curation &amp; Line List Creation
 
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 Build line lists for onsite landing pages across brands (seasonal collections, trend edits, bestsellers)
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 Create ad hoc line lists for the buying team to support assortment planning decisions
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 What you&rsquo;ll bring
 
 
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 1-2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, e-commerce or product operations; OR fresh graduate with relevant fashion/retail internship experience
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 Experience in fashion retail, e-commerce, or marketplace environments is highly valued
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 Understanding of the fashion product lifecycle from design through launch
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 Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for data analysis and reporting
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 Ability to analyse product performance data and identify meaningful patterns
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 Comfort working with numbers and translating data into insights
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 Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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 Strong attention to detail, especially for quality control processes
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 Proactive problem-solver who can identify issues and coordinate solutions
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 Process-oriented mindset with focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
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 Commercial awareness and understanding of what drives fashion product performance
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 Eye for product curation and ability to build compelling assortments
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 Appreciation for fashion trends and how they influence consumer behaviour
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 Understanding of how product attributes (silhouette, colour, print, fit) impact sales
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 What we'll bring
 
 
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 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 after your first year
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 30% employee discount across all SUMWON STUDIOS brands
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 Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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 Company social events
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 The coolest colleagues you can find
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 
 SUMWON STUDIOS
 
 is redefining fast fashion with a forward-thinking approach. Join a creative and ambitious team, and help us build a brand that resonates.
 
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Assistant Merchandiser Planner

Sharaf DG

<div>
 
 Job Summary &amp; Purpose:
 
 
 
 Stock ordering and replenishment, distribution to ensure availability across stores as per sell through and within buying budget.
 
 
 
 
 Key Performance Areas (KPAs) &amp; Principal Accountabilities:
 
 
 1 Stock Availability Rate and replenishment planning for assortment and top selling sku&rsquo;s
 
 2 Order Fill Rate and coordination with vendor to improve fill rate
 
 3 DOH(days on hand) of stocks within guidelines
 
 4 To ensure availability of top selling SKUs across all Stores
 
 5 Assortment implementation and feedback to Category Managers
 
 6 Promotion Stock Planning and ensuring timely availability
 
 7 Approving LPO&rsquo;s based on requirement and buying budget
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 Experience (Yrs &amp; Field) : 3yrs+ in supply chain retail
 
 Educational Qualification : Preferably Graduate
 
 Professional Certifications : Knowledge of ERP system &ndash; SAP/others
 
 
 Skills &amp; Abilities:
 
 Inventory management, buying budget control, ordering as per sell thru, demand forecasting, advance excel skills.
 
 
 
 
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Supply Chain Executive

Confidential Company

<ul><li> Visual Merchandising: Communication of the key information to the Supervisors, Visual Merchandisers, & Sales Team. Successful implementation of new campaigns / launches following the visual merchandising guidelines. Follow-up on the permits with retailers and Malls for the installations. Be responsible for the merchandising forecasts in coordination with all concerned.</li><li>Animations: Trade marketing plan follow up and support on the implementation of the animations. New launches organization. Prepare complete reports</li><li>Marketing: Coordinate with the commercial team on the preparation and updating of assortment and discontinued items.</li><li>Coordinate with the commercial team on the preparation and updating of assortment and discontinued items.</li><li>Coordinate with commercial team for monitoring the Novelties stock movements & transfers to key outlets Etc.</li><li>Market follow-up: Market visit on a weekly basis. Competition follow up in the market</li></ul>

Marketing & Visual Merchandising Executive

The Planner (Operations) supports the Supervisor Operation in ensuring effective planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The role is responsible for updating records, coordinating data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate documentation in CMMS to enable cost-effective maintenance of plant and equipment and ensure smooth flow of operation. 1. Assist in preparing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules in CMMS to ensure timely upkeep of plant and equipment.2. Input, update, and validate work orders, labor hours, and material costs in CMMS for accurate reporting and tracking.3. Collect, compile, and correlate data from various sources to generate periodic reports for the Supervisor Planner and management review.4. Maintain accurate records of equipment assets, maintenance history, and any updates such as new installations or disposals in the CMMS system.5. Extract and organize technical data from Operation & Maintenance manuals to prepare draft maintenance checklists.6. Coordinate with internal teams for receipt, filing, and distribution of Operations & Maintenance manuals.7. Monitor and track work progress, flagging any delays or variances in schedules to the Supervisor Planner.8. Support in reviewing maintenance backlog and resource requirements to help optimize planning.9. Prepare draft reports, charts, and dashboards to provide visibility on maintenance performance and resource utilization.10. Provide administrative and technical support to the Planning Section and assist in process improvement initiatives as directed by the Supervisor Planner.

PLANNER - OPERATION

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