director of retail merchandising

bankfab

<div><div>Job Description</div>
<div>
<p>Join the UAE&rsquo;s largest bank and one of the world&rsquo;s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting &amp; dynamic industry.
</p><p><b>Job Purpose:
</b></p><div>To manage and grow relationships with large and strategic clients within the assigned portfolio in the Retail &amp; Consumer Goods segment of Wholesale Banking. Drive new business origination while ensuring full compliance with Credit and Risk frameworks. Improve service quality levels and supervise the day‑to‑day activities and client interactions of subordinates to ensure the team consistently meets its objectives and achieves revenue targets, while maintaining strong client satisfaction and portfolio credit quality. Promote effective cross‑functional collaboration to deliver integrated financial solutions. High collaboration required internally and externally, with local and international client outreach (includes meetings in different time zones and tight deadline submissions). A highly engaged individual who can drive the business and internal processes to ensure approvals are sought in a short time span. Achieving financial targets and strategic objectives will be essential in driving sustainable growth and maintaining profitability.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>Key Accountabilities:<br>
</b></div><div></div><p><b>Business Origination
</b></p><ul><li>Originate new business opportunities with target clients across banking products and in line with relevant policies.
</li><li>Achieve individual and team&rsquo;s financial performance targets
</li><li>Obtain support from relevant stakeholders and governance forums to execute deals (e.g., credit, products, GT).
</li><li>Draft Term Sheets, Information Memorandums, Mandate letters etc.
</li><li>Examine &amp; resolve credit, market and operational risk aspects of transactions in collaboration with products and enablement units.
</li><li>Leverage FAB&rsquo;s network expansion through cross border deals.
</li><li>Expand Products Penetration Through Sector-Focused Solutions.
</li><li>Ensure high returns with satisfactory yields and sufficient ancillary business.
</li><li>Maintain the credit quality of the client's relationships within the Portfolio to an acceptable level set by the
</li><li>Pitch, review, negotiate and conclude deals.
</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in other banks to originate business.
</li><li><p>Up to date with the latest market, competitors, regulatory and industry and amend accordingly the account plans as when applicable.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to handle sophisticated transactions and engage assigned team members.
</p></li><li><p>Recommend policy amendments as when required to match with the latest business trends.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Client Relationship Management
</b></p><ul><li>To achieve assigned financial and non-financial objectives by meeting all borrowing &amp; non borrowing needs of customers with target segments (E.g., borrowers, transactors, depositors).
</li><li><p>Prepare and Maintain Group Account Plans for all clients with support from relevant partners (e.g., products, international banking, Employee banking, Asset Management, etc.).
</p></li><li>Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring quality service and effective resolution of issues.
</li><li><p>Prepare briefing note memos ahead of senior management meetings with clients.
</p></li><li><p>Engage with internal stakeholders to obtain approvals for client RFPs in a timely manner.
</p></li><li><p>Increase wallet share with existing clients through strategic engagement and product penetration.
</p></li><li><p>Support on the conduct of annual/periodic credit facility reviews in the existing portfolio in a timely manner and support on the recommendation of appropriate credit facilities in line with the banks credit. policy to maximize earnings while containing risks to an acceptable level and identifying candidates for downgrades/ upgrades.
</p></li><li>Develop, Implement and maintain complete control aspects i.e., documentation, periodical client visits / call reports, stock inspections and formal credit checks / informal market feedback to monitor the assigned portfolio effectively.
</li><li>Organize client meetings with relevant partners/ seniority to deepen FAB relationship within the portfolio.
</li><li>Identify &amp; develop cross selling opportunities and increase cross-sell ratio and returns with clients.
</li><li>Support client on their day-to-day banking requirements with support from the team (as applicable).
</li><li>Ensure customer satisfaction remains high and meets the targeted NPS score.
</li><li>Be knowledgeable on market trends and manage a disciplined marketing process by identifying steps/strategies necessary to effectively initiate relationships with prospects.
</li><li><p>Onboard new clients as and when required.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Collaboration
</b></p><ul><li>Align with Retail &amp; Consumer Goods team as well as other partners to identify and convert opportunities.
</li><li>Collaborate with other business divisions to drive cross-BU collaboration. Develop proposition strategy, competition analysis, focused group approach, service delivery model, customer experience, internal &amp; external campaigns and alignment with other Products &amp; proposition including Risk policies, Payment &amp; Cash management, Trade products, collaboration with Retail banking including Private Banking, etc.
</li><li><p>Align with International banking to support client in FAB network locations.
</p></li><li><p>Support Unit/Divisional/Bank-wide initiatives (as required or assigned).
</p></li></ul><p><b>Operational
</b></p><ul><li><div>Assist the Executive Director / Line Manager in the day-to-day administrative and transactional activities such as client calls, payment processing, documentation follow up, account openings, updating pipeline, and any other activities in the unit/team to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high-quality outputs.
</div></li><li><div>Manage and follow up on KYC and compliance requirements in order to ensure consistency with the Bank&rsquo;s KYC and AML policies and regulatory requirements.
</div></li><li>Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
</li><li>Present transactions/proposals to the Credit Allocation Committee (CAC) for approvals.
</li><li><p>Run deal RAROCs and draft CAC submissions, ensuring delivery on CAC promises to achieve target RAROC thresholds.
</p></li><li><p>Prepare Green Light Memos for deal screening and Client Credit Applications (CAs).
</p></li><li>Review CAs and draft relationship comments before submission to Credit Committees.
</li><li><p>Ensure all credit reviews are submitted on time and agreed conditions are met.
</p></li><li><p>Address Credit inquiries, liaise with CAD and Legal for documentation matters.
</p></li><li>Conduct periodic reviews of risks (credit, operational, compliance etc.) within the portfolio on a regular basis.
</li><li>Drive day-to-day administrative and transactional activities for the team such as client calls, documentation follow up, pipeline updates, and any other activities in the unit/team to ensure continuity of work and delivery of effective/high quality output.
</li><li>Ensure that internal processes for existing portfolio/ NTBs are in-line with the Bank's policies &amp; procedures.
</li><li>Manage and follow up on KYC and compliance requirements to ensure consistency with the Bank's KYC and AML policies and regulatory requirements.
</li><li>Ensure all clients' files [documents] are maintained.
</li><li>Maintain a satisfactory audit on the portfolio.
</li><li>Adhere to process KPl's and, ORM, BCP &amp; Internal Audit requirements.
</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit's requirements, policies, and standards.
</li><li><div>Learning &amp; Development &ndash; Attend appropriate on and off-the-job training programs.
</div></li><li><div>Ensure that all internal processes for existing portfolio and NTBs are met in line with the Bank&rsquo;s policies &amp; procedures.
</div></li><li><div>Adhere to process KPI&rsquo;s and, ORM, BCP &amp; Internal Audit requirements<br>
</div></li></ul><div></div><p><b>Policies, Systems, Processes, and Procedures
</b></p><ul><li>Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
</li></ul><div><b>MIS and Reports
</b></div><ul><li>Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet the unit&rsquo;s requirements, policies, and standards.
</li></ul><p><b>Client and Market Analysis
</b></p><ul><li><div>Conduct financial analysis on clients and their respective geographies/ industries/ markets to identify potential opportunities and risks.<br>
</div></li></ul><div></div><p><b>Leadership
</b></p><ul><li><div>Act as Role Model for the entire Retail &amp; Consumer Goods group and Retails &amp; Wholesale team
</div></li><li><div>Lead, Mentor, Motivate, Develop and Coach team members to ensure career growth and short &amp; long term successors
</div></li><li><div>Establish high-performance culture and ensure high engagement levels.
</div></li><li><div>Encourage ownership through rightful assignments to team members.
</div></li><li><div>Achieve individual and team's financial performance targets.
</div></li><li><div>Learning &amp; Development Attend appropriate on and off-the-job training programs and ensure own development and upgrade skills of team members.
</div></li><li><p>Involvement in team members new hirings.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience:
</b></p><p><b>Minimum Qualification:
</b></p><ul><li><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance or related discipline.
</div></li><li><p>CFA, or master&rsquo;s degree in business administration is preferred.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Minimum Experience:
</b></p><ul><li><p>12+ years of experience in Banking with at least 8+ years in senior role of team management.
</p></li></ul><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
</b></p><ul><li><div>Deep Knowledge of Wholesale Banking or Investment Banking with exposure to Retail &amp; Consumer Goods.
</div></li><li><div>Strong understanding of credit analysis, trade finance, and treasury products.
</div></li><li><div>Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to manage complex client structures and deliver on strategic objectives.
</div></li><li><div>Understanding of FAB's product offering and business strategy.
</div></li><li><div>Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to drive business.
</div></li><li><div>Strong relationship management skills both internally and externally.
</div></li><li><div>Sound communication skills (written and verbal).
</div></li><li><div>Ability to analyze and research information.
</div></li><li><div>Deep Financial and credit analysis ability with an aptitude to identify opportunities and close business deals.
</div></li><li><div>Data analysis and financial modelling skills
</div></li><li><div>Ability to work under pressure and adjust quickly to changing priorities
</div></li><li>Proficient in MS Office (excel, word and Power-point).</li></ul></div></div>
<br><div><div>Responsibilities</div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div>Qualifications</div></div><div></div>
<br><div><div>About Us</div>
<div><div><b>About Us:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Life at FAB:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to &quot;Grow Stronger.&quot; We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Career Development:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Our Values:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.</div></div></div><div></div>

Director, Retail & Wholesale

Mumzworld.com

<div>
 <strong>
  About The Role
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer with strong branding, packaging, and retail design experience to support our growing Private Label portfolio.
 <br/>
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 This role is both strategic and production heavy.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 You will work directly on rebranding four private label brands, developing packaging systems, creating storefront visuals, and designing merchandising materials for both online and brick and mortar environments.
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 This is a three month part time contract with potential extension based on performance and business needs.
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 <strong>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Brand Development and Rebranding
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead the rebranding of four private label brands
  </li>
  <li>
   Design or refine logos
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop complete visual identity systems
  </li>
  <li>
   Create structured brand guidelines
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure consistency across categories and SKUs
  </li>
  <li>
   Packaging Design
  </li>
  <li>
   Design scalable packaging systems across multiple SKUs
  </li>
  <li>
   Adapt designs to different formats and sizes
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare print ready files
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with suppliers and printers
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure production feasibility and accuracy
  </li>
  <li>
   Retail and Merchandising Design
  </li>
  <li>
   Design product stands and merchandising units for retail environments
  </li>
  <li>
   Create POS materials and in store branding assets
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure strong shelf visibility and brand blocking
  </li>
  <li>
   Adapt brand identity to physical retail displays
  </li>
  <li>
   Work with suppliers on structural concepts when needed
  </li>
  <li>
   Product Storefront and Digital Assets
  </li>
  <li>
   Create product storefront visuals for online platforms
  </li>
  <li>
   Design brand assets for website and app
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop social media branding elements
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure visual consistency across online and offline touchpoints
  </li>
  <li>
   Cross Functional Collaboration
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with the Creative Director on brand direction
  </li>
  <li>
   Partner with Head of Private Label on product positioning
  </li>
  <li>
   Align with product, marketing, and operations teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage timelines and deliverables independently
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   What We Are Looking For
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   6 to 8 plus years of experience in graphic design
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong portfolio showing branding, packaging, and retail display work
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience designing logos and developing brand guidelines
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in product branding, preferably FMCG or retail
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of packaging production and print processes
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience designing retail stands, POS materials, or merchandising units
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent English proficiency, written and spoken
  </li>
  <li>
   Arabic knowledge is a strong plus
  </li>
  <li>
   Graphic Design Agency background preferred
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to handle both conceptual work and high volume execution
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong attention to detail and file organization
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to manage multiple brands simultaneously
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Technical Skills
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Advanced Adobe Creative Suite
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong Illustrator skills for logo and packaging development
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience preparing print ready artwork
  </li>
  <li>
   Understanding of deadlines, materials, finishes, and printing techniques
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Graphic Designer(3 months contract)

The Home Depot

<div><p><b>Position Purpose:</b></p><p>
District Execution Managers (DEMs) are responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and execution of all Merchandising Services activities within their district of assigned retail stores. This includes General Service Guidelines, Projects, Resets, and other assigned services. They are responsible for communication with their customers which include the District Manager and the key point of contact for Suppliers in their assigned market.<br>
DEMs are accountable for the overall performance of teams of managers, supervisors and associates that operate during the day and at night. These teams create an inviting shopping environment and enhance the customer experience by ensuring merchandising strategies and programs are executed successfully, as directed by the Regional Director Merchandising Execution (RDME) and Merchandising Services organization.<br>
DEMs are accountable for hiring, training, and conducting performance reviews for their direct reports and are accountable for the activities for those associates. They are accountable for the teams' metrics and expectations including safety, quality, productivity, completion of assigned projects. DEMs are accountable for budgeting of the team, including overtime, payroll, and other expenses.</p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
30% - Attend District meetings to communicate service metrics and other information; Monitor Managers participation in SSC led captainship program; Responsible for communicating and follow up on merchandising issues.</li><li>
25% - District Execution Manager (DEM), have a duty to uphold, maintain, and support all lawful company policies and positions; Coach and mentor direct reports and provide ongoing performance feedback; Provide guidance, set priorities, and assist with assigned tasks; Ensure execution of staffing, training, rewards and recognition</li><li>
30% - Set and communicate expectations; Conduct store visits and monitor reports across day and night teams; Accountable for team's key deliverables; Provide direction on merchandising activities and special projects; Hold Team accountable for expenses.</li><li>
15% - Utilize regional captainship program to identify and resolve local and national issues; Utilize interactive reporting to pull key merchandising and operational reports.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</b></p><ul><li>
Position reports to Regional Director of MET Execution</li><li>
Position has 100 Direct Reports</li></ul><p><b><br>
Travel Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).</li></ul><p><b><br>
Working Conditions:</b></p><ul><li>
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Must be eighteen years of age or older.</li><li>
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>
Working knowledge of Tableau</li><li>
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)</li><li>
Working knowledge of HRIS software (e.g., IBM Kenexa, PeopleFluent, Tesseract)</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>
Demonstrated project management skills</li><li>
Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy to understand terms to diverse audiences</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data using web- based programs and handheld device</li><li>
Experience working in the retail merchandising service industry or working directly for large scale retailer with multilocation responsibility</li><li>
Merchandising background</li><li>
Project Management Experience</li><li>
5 years of supervisory/management experience of large teams</li><li>
Must have a valid state driver's license and proof of insurance</li><li>
Must have reliable transportation</li><li>
Requires daily non-overnight travel up to 100% of the time</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Education:</b></p><ul><li>
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Minimal or no education requirements</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
5</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Years of Work Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
No additional years of experience</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Leadership Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Certifications:</b></p><ul><li>
None</li></ul><p><b><br>
Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>
Decision Quality</li><li>
Ensures Accountability</li><li>
Plans and Aligns</li><li>
Communicates Effectively</li><li>
Customer Focus</li><li>
Develops Talent</li><li>
Drives Results</li></ul></div><p></p>

District Execution Manager (Merchandising Execution Team)

Nike

<div>
 For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic. At Nike, it&rsquo;s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
 <br/>
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 <strong>
  Who You&rsquo;ll Work With
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams within Nike Factory Stores; in Planning, Allocation, and Lead Buying Associates. They will also intersect with Operations; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors to inform tactical actions to drive the business.
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 You will report to the Apparel Merchandising Director.
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 <strong>
  Who We Are Looking For
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that thrive in moving at the pace of the consumer and ever-changing landscape of retail. A successful Merchandising Buyer II will contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as partner in a way that elevates the overall team.
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 This role is responsible for actioning against strategic priorities and in-season business needs to serve end in mind retail for the Nike Factory Store business. They will use historical data, analytics and Lead/Senior Merchants direction and feedback to action against future and current business trends. They will work in key programs as the expert on pricing, inventory management, promotion and tactical action.
 <br/>
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 The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, understand retail environment, and bring a consumer-centric perspective to the team and business.
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  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
  </li>
  <li>
   3+ years&rsquo; experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
  </li>
  <li>
   Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to travel up to 20%
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What You&rsquo;ll Work On
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 You will own translating strategic intent into action against future and current in-season assortments. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands (Nike &amp; Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure actions taken are driving consumer demand and in alignment with the over-arching Nike, Inc. strategy.
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 You will become an expert within multiple systems as a critical action point to management of a healthy, brand enhancing, revenue driving portfolio. You will participate in seasonal assortment and buy reviews each quarter, as well as in-season trading to influence actions and optimize growth with your partners.
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 <br/>
 We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
</div>


Buyer II, Jordan and Kids Apparel

Hermès

<div>
 <strong>
  TITLE: RETAIL STORE PLANNER
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  REPORTING LINE:
 </strong>
 Store Director
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 <strong>
  OVERALL MISSION:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Retail Store Planner contributes as directly as possible to the business of the store and to the quality of service to customers by ensuring an optimal management of the store stocks and flows.
 <br/>
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 His/her goal is to get the right product at the right moment in store to improve and sustain sales.
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 <br/>
 She/he oversees the replenishment plan and the replenishment strategy of her/his store.
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 <br/>
 She/he will occupy a key position between store team (sales &amp; stock team), logistic team (LDC, Central warehouse, Operations) and subsidiary retail merchandising &amp; planning teams.
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 She/he will implement and follow closely KPIs related to her/his activity.
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 <br/>
 <strong>
  MAIN MISSIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock Quality &amp; stock month coverage responsibility
  </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock quality &amp; Sales follow up:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Analyze, identify and closely follow up the key selling items by M&eacute;tier at different levels: SKUs, model, category and implement relevant KPI (MOS, Sell trough)
   </li>
   <li>
    Arrange weekly meetings with In-store Sales floor manager to align on the product offer in store
   </li>
   <li>
    Apply the product strategy defined with Store team &amp; Retail Merchandising
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively advise and promote slow moving items to the Sales team
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively monitor and flag product shortage or risk of shortage and propose alternatives
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock month coverage:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Define, follow, and optimize the right stock coverage for the store to ensure the realization of the store&rsquo;s sales target and align the guidelines from the subsidiary retail merchandising team
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   Implement relevant KPIs:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    MOS, Sell trough, Stock ageing and ensuring rotation of products from remote warehouse
   </li>
   <li>
    Share weekly KPIs and strategy with the store manager
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  In-store space capacity monitoring:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Storage capacity:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Monitor closely the storage capacity to avoid saturation of the in-store stockroom and to enhance the store sales strategy (by available stockrooms and by m&eacute;tiers)
   </li>
   <li>
    Help to organize the store stockrooms (front &amp; back &amp; remote) based on the product offer strategy defined by the Floor Manager
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Product Call Strategy
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <li>
  Where (and when) applicable
 </li>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Min / Max settings CEGID/COCKPIT: Implement with in-store floor managers the min / max CEGID/COCKPIT settings with the store remote stockroom, based on the product offer, the sales strategy and the storage capacity. Follow up and revise them on regular basis
  </li>
  <li>
   Special events: Anticipate and adapt the product call based on peak seasons (Fashion weeks, Year-end celebrations), store commercial events (Trunk shows and M&eacute;tiers Discoveries), new products&rsquo; launches, and support phase out process, in collaboration with the Merchandising team
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow up with LDC your product call and control your replenishment plan vs reality: strong communication to share priorities &amp; needs
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Relations With Other Group Actors
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Work closely with Store management team to reach KPIs
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with local Logistic team &amp; Operations team
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with RM teams (RM &amp; Planning): alert for stock shortage and request of stock rebalancing
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Optimum stock levels across all metiers in store
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient rotation of stock to maximum sell through rates
  </li>
  <li>
   Achievement of the monthly/annual sales budget
  </li>
  <li>
   Increased product awareness of the store team
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong collaboration levels with all stores and corporate actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Build store partnership and community with the HQ Planning team
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  PROFILE
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in Retail back office or Planning/Supply Chain
  </li>
  <li>
   Good understanding of supply chain basic concepts
  </li>
  <li>
   Good knowledge of forecasts methodologies and tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent behavioral and communication skills, leadership, ability to work with sales teams and liaise with corporate teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Very organized, rigorous, and reliable
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Business and service-oriented, proactive to propose improvements and support other team members.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient with Excel (PIVOT, Xlookup functions), Word, Power point
  </li>
 </ul>
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Retail Store Planner - Abu Dhabi

<div>
 <strong>
  TITLE: RETAIL STORE PLANNER
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  REPORTING LINE:
 </strong>
 Store Director
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 <br/>
 <strong>
  OVERALL MISSION:
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Retail Store Planner contributes as directly as possible to the business of the store and to the quality of service to customers by ensuring an optimal management of the store stocks and flows.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 His/her goal is to get the right product at the right moment in store to improve and sustain sales.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he oversees the replenishment plan and the replenishment strategy of her/his store.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will occupy a key position between store team (sales &amp; stock team), logistic team (LDC, Central warehouse, Operations) and subsidiary retail merchandising &amp; planning teams.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 She/he will implement and follow closely KPIs related to her/his activity.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  MAIN MISSIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock Quality &amp; stock month coverage responsibility
  </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock quality &amp; Sales follow up:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Analyze, identify and closely follow up the key selling items by M&eacute;tier at different levels: SKUs, model, category and implement relevant KPI (MOS, Sell trough)
   </li>
   <li>
    Arrange weekly meetings with In-store Sales floor manager to align on the product offer in store
   </li>
   <li>
    Apply the product strategy defined with Store team &amp; Retail Merchandising
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively advise and promote slow moving items to the Sales team
   </li>
   <li>
    Proactively monitor and flag product shortage or risk of shortage and propose alternatives
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Stock month coverage:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Define, follow, and optimize the right stock coverage for the store to ensure the realization of the store&rsquo;s sales target and align the guidelines from the subsidiary retail merchandising team
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   Implement relevant KPIs:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    MOS, Sell trough, Stock ageing and ensuring rotation of products from remote warehouse
   </li>
   <li>
    Share weekly KPIs and strategy with the store manager
   </li>
   <li>
    In-store space capacity monitoring:
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Storage capacity:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    Monitor closely the storage capacity to avoid saturation of the in-store stockroom and to enhance the store sales strategy (by available stockrooms and by m&eacute;tiers)
   </li>
   <li>
    Help to organize the store stockrooms (front &amp; back &amp; remote) based on the product offer strategy defined by the Floor Manager
   </li>
   <li>
    Product Call Strategy
    <br/>
    <br/>
   </li>
  </ul>
 </ul>
 <li>
  Where (and when) applicable
 </li>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Min / Max settings CEGID/COCKPIT: Implement with in-store floor managers the min / max CEGID/COCKPIT settings with the store remote stockroom, based on the product offer, the sales strategy and the storage capacity. Follow up and revise them on regular basis
  </li>
  <li>
   Special events: Anticipate and adapt the product call based on peak seasons (Fashion weeks, Year-end celebrations), store commercial events (Trunk shows and M&eacute;tiers Discoveries), new products&rsquo; launches, and support phase out process, in collaboration with the Merchandising team
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow up with LDC your product call and control your replenishment plan vs reality: strong communication to share priorities &amp; needs
  </li>
  <li>
   Relations with other Group actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with Store management team to reach KPIs
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with local Logistic team &amp; Operations team
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with RM teams (RM &amp; Planning): alert for stock shortage and request of stock rebalancing
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  MEASURES OF SUCCESS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Optimum stock levels across all metiers in store
  </li>
  <li>
   Efficient rotation of stock to maximum sell through rates
  </li>
  <li>
   Achievement of the monthly/annual sales budget
  </li>
  <li>
   Increased product awareness of the store team
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong collaboration levels with all stores and corporate actors
  </li>
  <li>
   Build store partnership and community with the HQ Planning team
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  PROFILE
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   At least 2 years&rsquo; experience in Retail back office or Planning/Supply Chain
  </li>
  <li>
   Good understanding of supply chain basic concepts
  </li>
  <li>
   Good knowledge of forecasts methodologies and tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent behavioral and communication skills, leadership, ability to work with sales teams and liaise with corporate teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Very organized, rigorous, and reliable
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent analytical skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Business and service-oriented, proactive to propose improvements and support other team members.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient with Excel (PIVOT, Xlookup functions), Word, Power point
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Herm&egrave;s is an independent, family-owned French house that employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Herm&egrave;s cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal m&eacute;tiers feed the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.
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Retail Store Planner - Mall of the Emirates

Affiniax Partners

<p>Hiring for fashion industry client in the UAE</p><p><b>Position Summary / Job Purpose</b></p><p>The role is primarily responsible for driving product strategy, assortment planning, and in-season merchandising execution to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. The individual will own the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle, ensuring the right product is available at the right place, time, and price, aligned with brand positioning and customer demand.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>1. Merchandising Strategy &amp; Assortment Planning (Core Focus)</p><ul><li>Lead the development of seasonal assortment strategies by category, sub-category, and SKU level.</li><li>Curate commercially viable product mixes aligned with customer preferences, regional trends, and brand positioning.</li><li>Work closely with buying and brand teams to ensure depth vs. breadth balance in assortments.</li><li>Drive range planning, ensuring optimal category contribution and product lifecycle management.</li><li>Identify opportunities for new product introduction, assortment expansion, and gap filling.</li></ul><p>2. In-Season Merchandising &amp; Trade Management</p><ul><li>Continuously track sell-through, product performance, and category contribution.</li><li>Take proactive actions on slow-moving stock, fast sellers, and replenishment opportunities.</li><li>Recommend and execute markdowns, promotions, and stock movements to optimize sales and margins.</li><li>Ensure strong in-season trading decisions based on real-time data and store feedback.</li></ul><p>3. Inventory &amp; Allocation Management</p><ul><li>Ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and channels.</li><li>Drive store-wise and SKU-level allocations based on performance, store grading, and demand patterns.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain to ensure timely replenishment and stock availability.</li><li>Maintain healthy inventory by managing aging stock, stock turns, and liquidation strategies.</li></ul><p>4. Pricing &amp; Promotions</p><ul><li>Define and implement pricing strategies aligned with brand positioning and market competitiveness.</li><li>Partner with marketing to plan and execute promotional calendars and campaigns.</li><li>Analyze promotion effectiveness and margin impact, optimizing future actions.</li><li>Ensure price consistency across stores and channels.</li></ul><p>5. Market &amp; Trend Analysis</p><ul><li>Stay updated on fashion trends, customer behavior, and competitor benchmarking.</li><li>Translate insights into actionable merchandising decisions.</li><li>Conduct regular store visits to assess product performance, visual merchandising, and customer preferences.</li></ul><p>6. Sales Planning Support (Secondary Responsibility)</p><ul><li>Support planning function with sales forecasting and budgeting inputs.</li><li>Align merchandising strategies with financial targets (sales, margin, stock turns).</li></ul><p>7. Reporting &amp; Insights</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain MIS reports on sales, inventory, and product performance.</li><li>Provide actionable insights for faster stock movement and improved product productivity.</li></ul><p><b>Education</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field</li><li>MBA or relevant certifications preferred</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li>7&ndash;10+ years of experience in merchandising within fashion/lifestyle retail</li><li>Strong exposure to Dubai / GCC retail market is mandatory</li><li>Required Skills &amp; Competencies</li><li>Strong merchandising acumen and product sensibility</li><li>Deep understanding of retail KPIs (sell-through, GM%, stock turns, etc.)</li><li>Excellent analytical and commercial decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to balance creativity with business objectives</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>High attention to detail and execution excellence</li><li>Agile and proactive with a hands-on approach to in-season trading</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What's your based location?</li><li>How many years of experience you have in merchandising within fashion/lifestyle retail?</li></ul><ul><li>How long is your notice period?</li><li>What's your current salary (AED/month)</li><li>What's your expected salary? (AED/month)</li><li>What's your Visa status?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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