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inventory planner

Majid Al Futtaim

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 Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Merchandising department
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 The Planner supports the Senior Planner &amp; Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding.
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   Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
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   Plan collection&rsquo;s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business
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   Assist with the overall markdown plans for the department including promotions like Gift with purchase, Multi-Buy Offers, re-pricing of product lines
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   Review and monitor logistics costs per country and flag any adverse impacts on margins.
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   Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers.
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   Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy
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   Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations.
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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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   Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance.
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   2- 4 years in a Planner role.
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   Experience in Fashion Retail environment is mandatory.
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   Experience in OTB management, and inventory optimization.
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   Excellent to Fluent English.
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Planner

<p><b>ROLE SUMMARY</b><br>The Planner supports the Senior Planner and Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding .</p> <p><b>ROLE PROFILE</b></p> <ul> <li>Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.</li> <li>Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels.</li> <li>Plan collection s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.</li> <li>Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions</li> <li>Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers</li> <li>Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI).</li> </ul>

Planner - Fashion

Al-Futtaim

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 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.
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 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.
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  Overview Of The Role:
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 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.
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 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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Planner | Retail | Watsons UAE

Chalhoub Group

<p> The Merchandise Planner will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category   subcategory level for each region, maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key stakeholders: Commercial, Finance, Ecommerce and Buying. Responsible to lead the OTB working in collaboration with commercial, Finance,br&gt;
Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain. </p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<p>- Define the sales plan and OTB by partnering with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce business to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.br&gt;
- Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.br&gt;
- Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.br&gt;
- Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.br&gt;
- Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendationsbr&gt;
- Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans by Channel / Region / Store which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios.br&gt;
- Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.</p>

Merchandise Planner

<p><strong>ROLE SUMMARY</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.</li> <li>Plan collection s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business</li> <li>Assist with the overall markdown plans for the department including promotions like Gift with purchase, Multi-Buy Offers, re-pricing of product lines</li> <li>Review and monitor logistics costs per country and flag any adverse impacts on margins.</li> <li>Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers.</li> <li>Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy</li> <li>Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance.</li> <li>2- 4 years in a Planner role.</li> <li>Experience in Fashion Retail environment is mandatory.</li> <li>Experience in OTB management, and inventory optimization.</li> <li>Excellent to Fluent English.</li> </ul>

BABYGROW FZC

<p>We are looking for Demand Planner, who will be responsible for forecasting, analyzing, and planning product demand to ensure optimal stock levels and smooth distribution of baby products across various channels. The role requires close coordination with sales, marketing, procurement, and warehouse teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities, thereby supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and update demand forecasts for products using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather inputs for accurate demand planning.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability across distribution channels.</li><li>Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stock-outs or overstocking.</li><li>Conduct regular demand and supply reviews, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions.</li><li>Analyze sales performance, market trends, and customer behavior to refine demand forecasts.</li><li>Track key demand planning KPIs.</li><li>Prepare and present demand planning reports to management for decision-making.</li><li>Support new product launches with forecast analysis and initial stocking strategies.</li><li>Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth distribution and order fulfillment.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Skills:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience (3&ndash;5 years) in demand planning, preferably products distribution.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and demand planning tools/software.</li><li>Knowledge of inventory management principles and supply chain processes.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple teams.</li><li>Detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month</p>

Demand Planner

PATTERN

<div><div><div>The role of the Merchandise Planner is to drive efficient and sustainable Marketplace growth through effective demand planning and inventory management for our European brands. Ensuring that sales forecasts and buy plans drive demand with a direct link between buy in and sell out. This is a pivotal role in the European Team, ensuring best practice merchandising processes are implemented in alignment with the Global strategy.</div></div><br>
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Owns the forecasting, planning and inventory management of the European Brand Portfolio, with a focus on Seasonal &amp; Promotional categories.</li><li>
Drives alignment across the commercial trading functions; setting annual, quarterly and weekly budgets in partnership with the Head of Merchandising &amp; Finance. Building demand targets by brand, week, local and marketplace and inventory forecasts by line.</li><li>
Uses available data, statistical models and tools to ensure accurate stock and sales projections are maintained throughout the year. Proactively identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>
Uses trading levers such as swap and return negotiations, EOL MD management and promotional planning to ensure inventory position, revenue and margin targets are achieved.</li><li>
Provides analytical and actionable insights into forecast deviations and future implications. Working collaboratively to identify and implement solutions.</li><li>
Presents to external clients, leading discussions around Buying Strategy &amp; Sell In-Sell Out forecasts.</li><li>
Oversees category intake, managing OTB, ordering and selection processes. Ensures optimum inventory health, with 95%+ availability on core ranges and targeted sell through on seasonal areas.</li><li>
Works closely with brands to ensure order fulfilment and supply chain efficiencies. Aligning with brand management on ordering strategies implemented by the inventory management team.</li><li>
Drives operational excellence through collaboration with key stakeholders and ownership of innovation projects. Helping with the implementation of reporting and tech improvements required to effectively trade out the European brand portfolio</li><li>
Assists the Head Of Merchandising and Sales team in the onboarding of new brands, contributing to range selection and the forecasting of new brands.</li><li>
Management of overseas team priorities</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
6+ years working in a multiple category/brand merchandising or planning role.</li><li>
Experience in Demand and Supply Chain Planning.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of merchandising and trading approach (RTW experience preferable).</li><li>
Previous experience working with an eCommerce channel (eg. D2C)</li><li>
Highly Commercial mindset, considering both the customer and business needs.</li><li>
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong Microsoft Office and PowerPoint skills.</li><li>
Strong communication and inter-personal skills</li><li>
Experience working in a client facing role</li><li>
Past experience working in a fast paced business environment</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
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