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Careem

<div><div><p>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.<br>
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</p>
<p><b><i>
We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.</i></b></p></div><div><p><b>
About the team</b></p>
<p>
Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we&rsquo;re in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space.</p>
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What you'll do</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries business.</li>
<li>Demand Variability Management: Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, promotions, and external market influences.</li>
<li>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP): Lead the S&amp;OP process, facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans, identify gaps, and develop action plans to meet business objectives.</li>
<li>Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present demand planning reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate forecast updates, insights, and recommendations to internal teams.</li>
<li>Inventory Management: Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes.</li>
<li>Collaborative Forecasting: Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecasts.</li>
<li>Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projections.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement: Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficiency.</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans. Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiatives.</li>
<li>Systems and Tools: Leverage advanced demand planning tools, statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicable.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What you'll need</b></p>
<p>
Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.</p>
<ul>
<li>At least 4+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar. Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a plus</li>
<li>Bachelors in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required. Bonus points for technical ability in SQL</li>
<li>Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail &amp; speed of execution, the role will require lots of daily operational follow ups.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier &amp; DC operation teams.</li>
<li>Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What we&rsquo;ll provide you</b></p>
<p>
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Demand Planning Manager - Groceries

Kraft Heinz

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div><b>All Posting Locations:</b> Dubai, Dubai, AE
</div><div><b>Job Functions:</b> Logistics</div>
<div><b>Date Published:</b> February 18, 2026</div>
<div><b>Ref#:</b> R-100340</div></ul><div></div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
<p>As a Demand Planning &amp; Process Improvement Intern, you&rsquo;ll support the Demand Planning team in driving process excellence and digital transformation. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full demand planning cycle, exposure to cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to work on digital projects that enhance forecasting, reporting, and process efficiency. You&rsquo;ll contribute to both day-to-day planning activities and value-adding improvement initiatives.</p>
<div><b>WHAT YOU'LL DO:</b><br>
1. End-to-End Demand Planning Support<br>
<ul><li>Assist with data collection, validation, and analysis to support monthly and weekly demand planning cycles.</li><li>Participate in demand consensus meetings, collaborating with sales, marketing, and supply teams.</li><li>Help maintain and update demand forecasts, leveraging business and historical data.</li><li>Document and map core demand planning processes to support onboarding and knowledge management.</li></ul></div>
<div>2. Digitalization &amp; Process Improvement<br>
<ul><li>Develop or enhance Power BI dashboards and automated reports for demand and forecast analytics.</li><li>Support the transition from manual to digital planning routines, identifying automation opportunities.</li><li>Analyse demand planning workflows, suggest process optimizations, and help implement best practices.</li><li>Participate in projects to improve data quality, forecast accuracy, and scenario modelling.</li></ul></div>
<div>3. Project Ownership &amp; Problem Solving<br>
<ul><li>Take ownership of a process or reporting improvement project from scoping to delivery, with regular guidance from the team.</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to the Demand Planning Manager and relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Track and report progress, incorporating feedback to refine solutions.</li></ul></div>
<div>4. Learning &amp; Team Engagement<br>
<ul><li>Shadow demand planners to learn about end-to-end processes, tools, and planning meetings.</li><li>Engage in cross-functional meetings to understand how demand planning interacts with supply, sales, and logistics.</li><li>Participate in team discussions, share insights, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul></div>
<p><b>WHAT YOU'LL BRING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, or similar</li>
<li>Interested in supply chain customer service operations and digital transformation</li>
<li>Strong Excel skills; Power BI is a plus</li>
<li>Analytical, problem-solver, and detail-oriented</li>
<li>Clear communicator; comfortable with cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Organized self-starter who can manage deadlines</li>
</ul><p><b>Growth opportunities</b></p>
<ul><li>Learn customer logistics and supply chain operations in an international environment</li>
<li>Build skills in Power BI, process mapping, and digital reporting</li>
</ul><div>Location(s)</div>
<p>Dubai Office</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes</b><b>.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Demand Planning Intern

MUMUSO General Trading LLC (Westlake Group)

<p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Formulate category planning and merchandise portfolio through data analysis, internal and external product research, and in combination with industry trends.</li><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>Complete the planning form annually to determine the procurement direction, new product launch rhythm, and the implementation of terminal display.</li><li>Conduct multi-dimensional analysis of the consumption preferences and overall trends of user groups in the UAE, deeply explore user needs in user scenarios, and identify demand breakthroughs.</li><li>Formulate and implement the annual/quarterly/monthly new product budget plan based on previous sales performance and situation forecasts.</li><li>Be responsible for the selection of full-category products throughout the year by referring to the best-selling and slow-moving status of previous products and the full-chain product structure.</li><li>Track the delivery time and logistics status of new products, formulate a planned new product launch rhythm, and continuously bring a sense of freshness to customers.</li><li>Establish a product evaluation mechanism, manage the product life cycle, conduct regular business analysis and diagnosis, identify key issues, and propose improvement measures (including but not limited to the best-selling/slow-moving status of categories/single products, festival sales, store operation analysis, etc.).</li><li>Continuously follow up on product sales, and analyze sales performance, product advantages, and areas requiring improvement.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.</li><li>2-4 years of experience in demand planning / forecasting in retail preferably with multiple product categories.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Good understanding of supply chain concepts: lead times, safety stock, replenishment, inventory turnover.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your expected salary?</li><li>What is your notice period?</li></ul>

Demand Planning (Retail)

Delivery Hero

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world&rsquo;s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience&mdash;fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Job Description</b></p><p><b>
We&rsquo;re looking for a Sr Specialist Demand Planning to join the team and focus on growing our own Grocery Store &ldquo;tMart&rdquo;, which is the region&rsquo;s first cloud store concept offering 30-minute delivery of groceries at hypermarket prices. The service has expanded rapidly across Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman and Iraq!</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
What&rsquo;s On Your Plate?</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
Demand Forecasting and Planning : Ability to use past sales data, market trends, promotions and category insights to develop a highly accurate forecast for the Import Shipments portfolio</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Imports Shipments Planning: Ability to plan forecasts/stocks/inbound containers for a 3/6 month forward pipeline to maintain constant availability with adequate Stock Cover, utilizing all available data sources and alignment processes with cross functional teams.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Import Shipment Clearance Process: Act as subject matter expert and drive process governance and adherence for imports shipment clearing process with external/internal stakeholders.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Work closely with Finance/Commercial/Operations teams to ensure zero demurrages, minimized claims and expedited/time bound clearing process is in place. Ability to monitor and drive continuous process improvement to reduce costs. Ensure new product sourcing follows internal guidelines/lead times and are planned accordingly.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Work with respective Country Supply chain teams on projects and initiatives to drive process improvements.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Work closely with commercial/operations teams on key projects and initiatives.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present demand planning reports and dashboards. Use BI analytics to automate reporting processes.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Implement standardized supply chain metrics and processes for all MENA countries.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Inventory Management: Ability to plan and drive DOH policy for all MENA countries with end to end mapping of supply chain processes.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Work with respective country team to improve Forecasting accuracy and availability of SKUs in store</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Monitoring inventory processes to ensure Shrinkage is minimized while optimizing on DOH.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Promotions Planning: Work closely with the commercial team to define metrics and processes for promotions planning in the supply chain.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
DC Management: Monitor daily and weekly DC KPIs and share with Local country head and drive the improvement in operations. Establish and ensure compliance about processes and Operations in Warehouse</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Supplier Management: Able to hold discussions with external stakeholders on availability and fill rate and drive improvements.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Project Management: Ability to work on various projects with a wide variety of stakeholders, managing project timelines and team expectations effectively.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
S&amp;OP: Ability to facilitate and drive cross functional teams, identify gaps to forecast and business plans, identify key blockers and be able to resolve with country teams.</b></p></li></ul><p></p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
What Did We Order?</b></p><ul><li><p><b>
You have at least 5+ years hands-on experience in Supply Chain Planning, Forecasting, Import</b></p></li><li><p><b>
Shipments, DC Planning, Inventory Management &amp; System implementations</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You come with an experience in retail groceries, ideally with focus on Ultra Fresh Analytical skills, big data manipulation + advanced ease with excel</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You have experience in forecasting models and suppliers scheduling</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You have experience in Imports Shipments, Incoterms.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You are very detail-oriented, structured and know how to prioritize - you consider yourself as someone who delivers solutions and not bottlenecks to be solved.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You have good stakeholder management skills and are a self starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You are someone energized by the unknown and look forward to learning each day on the job</b></p></li><li><p><b>
You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and always like to be hands-on with several tools</b></p></li></ul></div>

Sr. Specialist Demand Planning

Landmark Group

<div><p>Lead planning for Homeware/Furniture categories to drive sales, margin and inventory productivity. Partner with Buying, Supply Chain, Retail, Finance and Marketing to deliver strong customer experience and long-term business growth.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities
</b></p><p><b>Strategy &amp; Leadership
</b></p><ul><li>Define category and territory planning strategy aligned to business goals.
</li><li>Own budgets for sales, margin, stock, OTB and turns; track performance through the season.
</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to improve sourcing, processes and system effectiveness.
</li><li>Drive availability on key lines while optimizing inventory across the network.
</li><li>Lead planning calendar, governance and business rhythms.
</li><li>Coach and develop the planning team; build strong planning capability.
</li></ul><p><b>Seasonal &amp; Range Planning
</b></p><ul><li>Lead post-season reviews and translate insights into future strategies.
</li><li>Develop seasonal plans on sales, pricing, assortment, suppliers and brands.
</li><li>Build budgets, MFP, store grading and range plans aligned to financial targets.
</li><li>Track performance vs plan and ensure adherence to merchandising standards.
</li></ul><p><b>In-Season Performance Management
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor OTB, ordering, forecasting, stock cover and inflows.
</li><li>Identify over/under-performance and drive actions on reorders, markdowns and allocations.
</li><li>Ensure replenishment availability and minimize stock-outs.
</li><li>Present performance and actions in weekly and monthly trading reviews.
</li></ul><p><b>Market &amp; Store Insights
</b></p><ul><li>Conduct regular store and competitor visits to track trends, pricing and customer behavior.
</li><li>Share insights and drive corrective actions with buying and commercial teams.
</li></ul><p><b>Systems &amp; Governance
</b></p><ul><li>Ensure strong reporting, data integrity and effective use of planning tools.
</li><li>Partner with central teams on system enhancements.
</li></ul><p><b>People Management
</b></p>Lead hiring, performance management and capability building for the planning team.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
</b></p><ul><li>Sales vs Plan
</li><li>Gross Margin vs Plan
</li><li>Inventory Turn &amp; GMROI
</li><li>Forecast Accuracy (MAPE) &amp; Bias
</li><li>Stock Availability on Key Lines
</li><li>Aged Stock %
</li><li>Markdown % to Sales
</li><li>OTB Adherence
</li><li>Sell-through %
</li><li>Team Capability &amp; Performance (forecast accuracy improvement, delivery against goals)
</li></ul><p><b>Must Have:
</b></p><ul><li>Retail planning expertise (WSSI, OTB, MFP, range planning, store grading, allocation, markdown management)
</li><li><b>Demand forecasting &amp; analytics </b>(MAPE, bias, trend analysis, scenario planning)
</li><li><b>In-season trading management </b>(reforecasting, corrective actions, performance tracking)
</li><li>Strong commercial acumen (sales, margin, pricing, GMROI mindset)
</li><li>Advanced <b>Excel / data analytics </b>capability with the ability to translate data into business insights and actions
</li><li>Team management (coaching, performance management, building capability)
</li><li>Ability to influence without authority and manage conflicts constructively
</li><li>Stakeholder Leadership
</li><li>Experience with <b>planning tools </b>(e.g., RELEX, o9, SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar) is a plus</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><p>Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.
</p><p>Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.
</p><p>We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.</p></div>
<br><div><div><div>Home Box is a one-stop shop offering smart furniture and furnishings for everyday living, at affordable prices. Launched in 2013, Home Box is one of the Landmark Group&rsquo;s fastest growing concepts with 51 stores across KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. With an extensive offering of great quality products, Home Box makes customers feel at home with its good, honest prices and friendly, helpful service.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Through Home Box, the Group aims to provide customers with tasteful yet affordable home furnishing solutions that promises to transform your space with our bold textures and exquisite d&eacute;cor that make every occasion memorable with a commitment to be the heart of your home, offering an exceptional, cost-effective shopping journey. Known for its modern designs and high quality, Home Box is celebrated for shaping contemporary lifestyles with curated collections that combine aesthetic appeal and the latest trends at affordable prices.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>&ldquo;At Home Box, we continually research market trends to create products that fulfil our customers&rsquo; needs. Our goal is to fill the market gap for fashionable, contemporary home essentials at affordable prices. We are committed to enhancing the customer experience through innovative approaches, as exemplified by our new store concept, which elevates economical home shopping and promises 'Always more in the box' for our customers,&rdquo; stated Ajay Antal, CEO of Home Box.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>8,000+ Products offering amazing quality and prices.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>50+ Stores helping millions of satisfied customers.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>4 Countries where we&rsquo;ve made our mark in 3 years.<br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div>1000+ Emp.dedicated to great service.</div></div></div>

Senior Manager - Demand Planning

CITIC Construction Co., LTD

<p><b>Job Title: Planning Manager</b></p><p><b>Location: Dubai</b></p><p><b>Company: CITIC Construction</b></p><p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CITIC Group, is a leading global contractor ranked among the ENR Top 250 International Contractors.</p><p>For decades, the Company has pursued its strategy of &ldquo;winning projects through investment, financing, and pre-service, while driving industrial development through contractorship.&rdquo; With this approach, CITIC Construction has grown into a world-class enterprise delivering comprehensive engineering and construction services and undertaking major international projects.</p><p>Our business model focuses on both immediate client needs and long-term regional development. From project planning to completion, we provide integrated solutions that include feasibility studies, financing, construction, and operations&mdash;helping clients develop complete value chains.</p><p>Leveraging the diversified strength of CITIC Group across finance, resources, energy, manufacturing, real estate, and infrastructure, we also deliver value-added services such as financial consulting and industrial integration, ensuring efficient and economical outcomes for our partners.</p><p>CITIC Construction has established a strong global presence with branches across Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and beyond. The Company holds top-level certifications, including:</p><p><b>Class A+ General Contracting in housing construction</b></p><p><b>Class A Engineering Design qualification</b></p><p><b>ISO 9001 Quality Management System</b></p><p><b>ISO 14001 Environmental Management System</b></p><p><b>OHS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System</b></p><p>As a vice-chairman member of CHINCA and CCCME, we continue to uphold our corporate spirit of &ldquo;forging ahead, pioneering and innovating, and pursuing excellence.&rdquo; CITIC Construction remains committed to being a trusted partner in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.</p><p>Our Dubai office serves as a regional hub to deliver on the promise of modernization, partnership, and shared prosperity in the Middle East.</p><p>https://www.construction.citic/en</p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Planning Manager with extensive experience in the UAE market. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing operational plans, optimizing resources, and leading our planning functions to achieve business objectives in the dynamic UAE environment. Your deep local knowledge will be crucial in driving efficiency and supporting informed decision-making.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategic &amp; Operational Planning:</b> Develop, implement, and manage the overall operational and strategic planning process, tailored to the UAE market dynamics.</li><li><b>Demand &amp; Supply Planning:</b> Lead the demand forecasting and supply/inventory planning processes, considering local supply chain logistics, regulations, and market trends.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Management:</b> Act as the central point of coordination between Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring plan alignment and execution within the UAE context.</li><li><b>Performance Analysis:</b> Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational efficiency and service levels.</li><li><b>Team Leadership:</b> Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners and analysts.</li><li><b>Process Improvement:</b> Continuously evaluate and improve planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance accuracy and scalability for our UAE operations.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.</li><li><b>A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in a planning or supply chain management role within the UAE.</b></li><li><b>Proven experience in managing super high-rise projects within the UAE (40floors and up)</b>, with strong knowledge of local construction practices, regulations, and approval processes.</li><li><b>PMP certificate required</b></li><li>In-depth understanding of the local business landscape, regulatory environment, and supply chain logistics.</li><li>Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, and sales &amp; operations planning (S&amp;OP) processes.</li><li>Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in data analysis.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing a team.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED30,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month</p>

Planning Manager

Majid Al Futtaim

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  Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
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  Category Manager | MAF LifeStyle | Planning and Merchandising
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  The Category Manager will be responsible for analyzing multi-dimensional plans, including sales performance, gross margin, and inventory, across wholesale partners and regional markets. The role collaborates closely with the Buying, Commercial and retail partners to maximize profitability through effective planning, forecasting, and trading of assortments. It is responsible for managing deliveries, allocations, and replenishment in line with agreed wholesale plans
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   Ensure accurate demand forecasts for wholesale partners by analyzing sales trends, order patterns, and market performance.
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   Monitor sell-in and sell-out performance by account, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize sell-through and minimize excess inventory.
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   Coordinate with Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and accurate fulfilment of wholesale orders
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   Develop and maintain weekly and monthly sales, stock, and intake (WSSI) reports specific to wholesale accounts
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   Support planning and execution of end-of-season stock clearance, ensuring alignment with margin targets and partner commitments
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   Work closely with Finance to validate margins and assess the impact of discounts, markdowns, and promotions on trade profitability.
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   Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions.
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   Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners to understand sales trends, demand drivers, and product preferences.
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   Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
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   2- 4 years of experience in Category Manager / Distribution Planner role
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   Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
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   Previous experience in a Beauty and Skincare retail environment is required
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   Experience in Distribution and Wholesale is mandatory
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   WHAT WE OFFER
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   At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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   Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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   Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Category Manager - Beauty

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