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category 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:
This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives. 
Category Strategy Development: 
Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives. 
 
Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape. 
 
Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals. 
 
Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 
Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Food Retail

<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
To deliver an accurate demand and supply plan across assigned categories/channels, ensuring optimal inventory availability, improved sell-through, and enhanced profitability by aligning buying, supply chain, and commercial teams. 
Should have capabilities to work on Space planning tool through which we can optimize the inventory with maximizing the Sales and profitability.<ul>
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Responsibilities
Develop, review, and update demand forecasts (monthly/quarterly) using historical sales, market trends, and promotional calendars. 
Drive forecast accuracy and reduce bias through collaboration with Buying, Marketing, and Supply Chain. 
Build and manage the Weekly Sales, Stock, and Intake (WSSI) for categories. 
Monitor and control OTB spend, ensuring alignment with sales targets and margin goals. 
Provide inputs for range planning, assortment depth, and seasonal buys. 
Ensure right stock allocation across stores, e-commerce, and wholesale/distribution channels. 
Monitor stock levels, replenishment cycles, and ageing inventory to improve stock turns. 
Partner with logistics &amp; supply chain to ensure timely product availability. Analytics &amp; Reporting 
Generate and present business reports (sell-through, stock cover, GMROI, PSFPD, etc.). 
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, recommending actionable strategies. 
Partner with Buying, Category, Finance, and Operations teams to drive commercial performance. 
Support promotional and marketing campaigns with robust stock planning. 
Drive alignment between supplier lead times, store demand, and sales goals.<div>
Functional / Technical Competencies 
<ul><li>Space planning tool
</li><li>SAP</li><li>Excel</li><li>Ticketing System</li><li>Data Quality Management</li><li>Data Integration</li><li>Master Data Management</li></ul></div></div>

Planner

Apparel Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Objective:
 
 
 
 This position is responsible for leading pre-season and in-season merchandise planning by forecasting sales, managing inventory levels, and supporting the achievement of sales and margin targets. The role plays a key part in building buying budgets, driving category performance, and ensuring alignment between planning, buying, and retail operations.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibility:
 
 
 
 Pre-Season Planning
 
 
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 Prepare and approve seasonal commercial strategies for assigned categories.
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 Lead the development and release of buying budgets (OTB) and oversee assortment planning.
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 Monitor range building, pricing controls, and intake margins to support planned sales and margin targets.
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 Supervise initial stock distribution and store-level allocations to ensure optimal merchandise mix.
 
 
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 In-Season Planning
 
 
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 Reforecast sales and revise budgets based on in-season trends and performance.
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 Monitor sales, identify underperforming areas, and implement corrective measures.
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 Lead weekly trade meetings, conduct quarterly reviews, and deliver analytical presentations to management.
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 Plan and execute discounting and markdown strategies aligned with inventory health.
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 Oversee supply planning in coordination with supply chain and logistics teams.
 
 
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 Operational Planning &amp; Coordination
 
 
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 Track LFL (Like-for-Like) growth and budget achievement across departments.
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 Manage store-level inventory and ensure the availability of core products at all times.
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 Launch new product categories in alignment with seasonal plans and ensure timely replenishment.
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 Conduct regular inter-store consolidations to optimize inventory and maximize sell-through.
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 Coordinate with the retail and buying teams on weekly reports, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
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 Flag inventory-related concerns to the Planning Manager and Buying Head for timely resolution.
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 Assist in preparing detailed buying budgets and assortment plans per department.
 
 
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 Desired Experience:
 
 
 
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 2-5 years of progressive experience in retail or merchandise planning, with a focus on sales forecasting, inventory management, and trend analysis.
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 Proficient in ERP systems, MS Excel, and other Microsoft applications.
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 Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including procurement, distribution, and logistics.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field is preferred.
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Senior Planner

MUMUSO General Trading LLC (Westlake Group)

The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting demand for products, collaborating with buying, merchandising, supply chain, and operations to ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and channels. The goal is to balance product availability, minimize stockouts and overstocks, reduce inventory costs, and improve service levels.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts for all product categories (e.g. cosmetics, fashion accessories, toys, etc.), using statistical tools and business inputs.</li><li>Monitor, analyze, and interpret sales trends, promotions, seasonality, new product introductions, and external factors (e.g. holidays, economic conditions) that affect demand.</li><li>Work closely with merchandisers, category managers, marketing, operations, and supply chain to incorporate qualitative inputs (e.g. planned promotions, marketing campaigns, store openings) into demand planning.</li><li>Maintain demand planning models and tools; refine forecasting methods (e.g. time-series models, causal models) to improve accuracy.</li><li>Perform regular forecast accuracy reviews (e.g. forecast vs actual), measure and report forecast error metrics (e.g. MAD, MAPE), identify root causes of variance, and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Support the new product launch process by forecasting demand, phasing inventory, and mitigating risks (slow movers, markdowns).</li><li>Provide business insights and reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to senior management on demand trends, inventory health, and planning performance.</li><li>Ensure demand plans align with financial targets and company objectives (sales, margin, inventory turns).</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.</li><li>3-5+ years of experience in demand planning / forecasting in retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), preferably with multiple product categories.</li><li>Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with large datasets. Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Good understanding of supply chain concepts: lead times, safety stock, replenishment, inventory turnover.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your Notice Period?</li><li>What is your expected Salary?</li></ul>

Demand Planner (Retail)

Brainstorm Human Resource Consultant

Job Title: Construction Planner / Quantity SurveyorLocation: UAE Industry: Construction / Fitout Experience: 2&ndash;4 Years (UAE-based) Availability: Immediate joiners preferredJob Summary:We are hiring a Construction Planner / Quantity Surveyor with 2&ndash;4 years of UAE experience in the construction or fitout industry. The ideal candidate will support planning, costing, and quantity take-offs for ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring efficient execution and budget control.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare project plans, schedules, and progress tracking reports.</li><li>Conduct quantity take-offs, cost estimations, and BOQs.</li><li>Evaluate subcontractor quotations and assist in procurement.</li><li>Monitor project costs and recommend cost-saving solutions.</li><li>Prepare interim payment applications and final accounts.</li><li>Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, and suppliers.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>2&ndash;4 years of UAE experience in construction or fitout projects.</li><li>UAE-attested bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or related field &ndash; mandatory.</li><li>Strong skills in project planning and quantity surveying.</li><li>Knowledge of local market rates, suppliers, and subcontractors.</li><li>UAE Driving License &ndash; preferred.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What's your expected salary?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Quantity Survey/Planner/Estimation: 2 years (Required)</li><li>Construction/Fitout: 2 years (Required)</li><li>working in UAE: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>

Construction Planner/Quantity Surveyor

Al-Futtaim Automotive

<div>
 
 Job Requisition ID:
 
 172989
 
 
 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
 
 
 By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
 
 
 
 Overview Of The Role
 
 
 
 The Planner role at Watsons is pivotal to managing Open-To-Buy (OTB), stock, sales, and margin at a detailed level. The purpose is to maximize sales and minimize inventory levels through strategic planning and forecasting. Success in this role involves accurate sales and margin forecasting, effective promotional and markdown management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels within multiple market segments. The Planner collaborates closely with various departments, including buying, financial planning, operations, and marketing, to ensure the product offerings align with market demands and promotional strategies. The role also includes maintaining SAP efficiency and delivering reliable reports for strategic decision-making.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
 Top Line Performance and Profitability
 
 
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 Set overall guidelines for margin by product area and ensure processes are established to analyze margin deviation.
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 Forecast weekly sales and margin by store and region, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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 Manage markdown and promotional strategies to ensure margin is maintained to achieve bottom line results.
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 Drive the Business Planning process for the brand to meet budgeted sales and margin targets.
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 Evaluate performance against sales and margin achieved versus BP and LE benchmarks.
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 Ensure forecast accuracy within a +/- 10% range.
 
 
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 Stock Management and OTB
 
 
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 Oversee full OTB process, sell through, and markdown policy to manage sales, inventory, and margin effectively.
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 Provide accurate OTB plans for each category to maximize sell-through.
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 Forecast intakes to provide an accurate picture of weekly stockholding by brand.
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 Manage store clustering and distribution of stock to stores effectively.
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 Maintain MSSI/WSSI reports and manage monthly intake and deliveries according to brand and market needs.
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 Ensure markets maintain optimum inventory levels and reduce aged inventory.
 
 
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 Team Collaboration
 
 
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 Work with the buying team to develop an effective, profitable assortment range.
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 Collaborate with the Financial Planner to forecast budgets and estimates by region and store.
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 Manage range plans together with buying to ensure OTB control.
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 Engage with Marketing, Operations, and Brand teams to confirm the commercial calendar for all brands.
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 Support and develop allocators/admin assistants towards future managerial roles.
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 Maintain regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective relationships and alignment.
 
 
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 SAP Inventory Management &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Ensure SAP is maintained and operating effectively from an inventory standpoint.
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 Develop and publish reliable reports to facilitate management decision-making.
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 Understand gaps in the existing inventory control process and address them pro-actively.
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 Assist in developing and enforcing robust inventory/stock procedures to ensure efficient SAP replenishment.
 
 
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 Required Skills To Be Successful
 
 
 
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 Strategic planning and analytical abilities.
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 Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs.
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 Knowledge of retail systems and SAP.
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 Strong communication and leadership skills.
 
 
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 What Qualifies You For The Role
 
 
 
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 College or University level graduate.
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 Experience in retail and fashion preferred.
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 Proficient strategic planning, analytical skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and retail systems.
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 Strong communication skills, leadership, influencing others, managing complexity, and strategic thinking.
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.
 
 
 Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate
 
 why
 
 this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
 
 
 As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
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Planner | Retail | Watsons UAE

NSR Associates

The Role
 Senior Planner - Mixed Use Development $7,000-$8,100 p/m 26-30000 AED Per Month Western Management Team Strong Order Book Chance to climb the ladder in the UAE with this Main Contractor Senior Planning Engineer based in UAE. Do you have project planning & pre construction tender planning experience? Our Client has been operating 40+ Years in in the Emirates with a Track Record on D&B Projects worth 350 Million AED up to 2.1 Billion. Our client is seeking a Senior Planner capable of hands on leading a small team & managing the full program of a 750 Million Mixed Use Development in Dubai. The right candidate will have solid experience on Hotels, Mixed Use, Commercial , Education & Industrial Projects. You will have the confidence to client face , manage a small team and protect and justify your baseline program. Do you have the eye for detail and technical understanding to protect your program from client scrutiny? We are not seeking a software planner but someone with 6- 7 Years relevant planner experience for a BUILDINGS main contractors in the UAE. Our client have requested to engage local UAE based candidates ONLY at this stage. They also want someone that understands the local clients, supply chain and engineers in DUBAI. If you have a career history that shows loyalty, success and technical construction projects then read on. Our client has strong cash flow, strong order book and good ETHICS.
 
Requirements
 Our client have requested to engage local UAE based candidates ONLY at this stage. Following is Critical for a successful application • You must have PRIMAVERA experience (p6) • Currently based in the UAE for face to face interview • Civil Engineering or Construction Degree • Solid Main Contracting Experience • Happy with budget provided • Strong communication skills to be demonstrated throughout the hiring process Salary: AED 27,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Additional benefits: Plus Flights & Medical
 
About the company
 At NSR we pride ourselves on market knowledge, integrity, loyalty and professionalism. Through personal relationships and knowledge of what our clients look for in specific requirements we like to pride ourselves on matching people to the right role. The partners at NSR have always dealt with people in an open and honest manner and as a company we are driven to find the right opportunity for people enhancing their career where ever this may be worldwide. We work on the principal that every person we deal with is a potential client, this process has proved beneficial for us as there are many people we have dealt with on the International circuit that have approached NSR Associates to recruit for them as a client after we have worked on their behalf as a candidate.

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