sales manager

marketing manager

procurement engineer

sales coordinator

operations manager

merchandise planner

Landmark Group

<div>
 
 
 Objective:
 
 
 
 To maximise Sales and Profitability in the Business by providing effective Merchandise Strategies, Planning and In Season management of Assortments and Inventory by Department /Concept/Territory/Class/Sub-Class and Item levels to achieve or exceed strategic targets set by the Business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 Planning (Seasonally)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare a
 
 Post Seasonal Analysis
 
 of past performance at Concept/Terittory and Department levels down to Class/Sub-Class and Item levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Discuss and prepare a
 
 SWOT analysis
 
 of the above and document action plans in preperation for the Strategic Planning Process
 </li>
 <li>
 Derive Seasonal Strategies on
 
 Sales , Pricepoint , Supplier, Brands,Size,Colour and Assortment Dimensions
 
 (Where
 
 
 applicable)
 
 
 at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels together with the Buyers taking into account past performance and future trends ..
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Presentation of
 
 the Departmental
 
 Strategies
 
 to the Management
 
 for approval
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and Derive
 
 Seasonal Budgets
 
 at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels based on the approved Strategy to match the Financial targets set for Sales , Opening /Closing Stocks , Inflows , Forward covers and Sales Margins.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and Drive
 
 Merchandise Financial Plans
 
 For Sales , Opening and Closing stocks with Forward covers and
 
 Planned
 
 
 Inflows
 
 for
 
 by month
 
 and Season with agreed Inflow and Sales Margin Percentages at Dept/Class/Subclass levels( where Applicable).
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare
 
 Store Grading
 
 at Class/SubClass levels to determine the Width and Depth of Ranges for Large , Medium and Small stores with Order quantiies ( where aplicable) .
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare a
 
 Theoretical Range Plan
 
 and present to the Planning Manager for approval.
 </li>
 <li>
 Share the above with the Buyers and together finalise into a
 
 Buy Plan (Range Plan) by month
 
 at Class/Subclass levels to match the Strategy Plans for (Quantities,Options,Prices and Suppliers) and Finacial paremeters (OTB/Inflows) set by Month.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare reports to measure actuals against plan for In Season management of all of the above.(where applicable)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In Season Management (Daily / Weekly)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Monitor Orders
 
 being placed against Open to Buy targets by month on the Buy Plan ensuring that the Orders are placed timeously and according to assortment plans . (Daily/Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that
 
 Order Status and Deliveries
 
 are followed up and that propoed
 
 actions
 
 are
 
 communicated to the buyers for action
 
 to be taken , where deliveries deviate to plan to ensure availability.(Daily /Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Monitor Reports on Performance
 
 of Dept /Concept /Territory perfromance down to Class/Subclass( where Applicable) to
 
 identify
 
 any
 
 exceptions
 
 to Sales , Stockholdings, Forward Covers and Inflows and
 
 propose actions on out of line situations
 
 to the Buyers in a weekly Department meeting with action to be taken by the Planner (where Applicabe) (weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Good and Bad selling Items
 
 to agreed parameters and propose actions to be taken on
 
 Reorders or Price Adjustments for Slow sellers
 
 .(Weekly) .
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the
 
 availability of all replenishment items
 
 and thata
 
 scheduled review of Replenishment Orders
 
 take place to
 
 ensure
 
 availability and
 
 
 that there are
 
 no stock outs
 
 . (Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Check that all
 
 stock received in Territories is allocated to Stores and is selling,
 
 discuss out of line situations with the Buyers and
 
 inform Territories of out of line situations for action
 
 to be taken .(Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Check for
 
 Items that need consolidation
 
 to agreed parameters and
 
 inform Territories for action
 
 .(Weekly)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 I
 
 n Season Management (Bi &ndash;Monthly and Monthly)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Seasonal Budget
 
 performance against Plan and
 
 reforecast
 
 taking into account past performance and trends for
 
 Sales, Opening and Closing Stocks and monthly Inflows/Open to Buy
 
 ( monthly) (Where Applicable).
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Sales Margins
 
 to ensure that Margins are being achieved
 
 across Territories
 
 By department ( Bi-Monthly),
 </li>
 <li>
 To
 
 propose any adjustments or actions
 
 for the
 
 exceptions above
 
 ,propose actionsto be taken together and with agreement of the Buyers to Management for approval on a (Monthly ).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Identiify consolidations
 
 of stock based on agreed parameters and propose with the Buyer to Management for approval and
 
 communicating to the Territories
 
 on actions to be taken . (Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and propose
 
 Price Adjustments to be actioned
 
 on slow sellers with the Buyer to Management for approval and communicate to the territories for action to be taken.(Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 To Analyse
 
 Territory Ageing Stocks
 
 and
 
 identifying out of line situations
 
 to agreed Concept Targets and proposing actions to management for approval and communicating to Concept Retail Managerand Territories on actions to be taken.(Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Analyse Promotions and Events
 
 and communicate the performance results and out of line situations to the Buyer and Management Team
 
 with lessons learnt
 
 . (Monthly).
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and attend a
 
 Monthly Management Meeting
 
 to give
 
 feedback on Department performance and actions to be taken
 
 on out of line situations together with the
 
 buyer to management
 
 .(Weekly/Monthly)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Store/Competitor Visits.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Visit Territories and Stores
 
 on an agreed frequency to be abreast with Product performance and trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be in tune
 
 with Territory /Store specific requirements
 
 with regard to
 
 Quantity, Range, Price and Customer base
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Visit Competitors
 
 to identify their
 
 Range
 
 
 Composition, Options and Prices
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Report findings and out of line situations to the Buyer and put together an action proposal and communicate to Management and Territories
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Systems Maintenance and Enhancement.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure that there
 
 are adequate reports to measure performance
 
 to plan for all of the above
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that systems are maintained and
 
 that data integrity is sound
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that
 
 any additional System requirements
 
 
 are communicated
 
 to the Planning Manager
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 People Management (In case applicable)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Trainee Planner development
 
 and facilitate complaint resolution
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee team deployment and
 
 drive motivation levels
 
 of the Trainee Planners
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Basic qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from NIFT / Pearl Academy / Degree in Retail Fashion Management or similar course
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced qualifications: Post Graduate from NIFT / MBA in Retail Management or similar course
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5 years of experience in the retail industry in a planning role. Candidates should be from an Apparel Retail background or industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Merchandise planning and an analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning and organising skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of MS Office
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Merchandise Planner

Etoile Group

<div>
 
 The Merchandise Analyst supports commercial success by driving data-led merchandise planning, OTB management, allocation, and in-season performance optimization. The role partners closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Supply chain and Marketing teams to ensure the right product, quantity, price, and placement across stores while achieving financial and inventory targets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Defined and supported pre-season merchandise strategies across brands and categories, including OTB planning aligned with sales, margin, full-price, Sellthru and inventory targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Built and managed option plans and space planning to optimize assortment depth and improve store productivity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Delivered pre-season and in-season analysis to support buy sign-off, milestone reviews, and trading decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitored and analyzed KPIs including sales, stock, OTB, margins, sell-through, inventory cover, and productivity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drove in-season trading actions such as replenishment, allocation, stock balancing, and fast/slow mover management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Developed data-driven allocation and replenishment strategies to reduce stockouts and ageing inventory.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partnered closely with Buying and Retail teams to prioritize budgets and ensure execution of buying strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supported pricing and markdown planning to maximize margin and inventory turnover.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyzed promotional performance, markdown effectiveness, and clearance activities to improve ROI.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepared and delivered weekly and monthly performance reports with insights, risks, and corrective actions for senior management and HQ.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducted market and competitor analysis to inform assortment planning, pricing strategies, and future buys.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supported online merchandising through performance analysis, pricing, and promotional strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributed to the enhancement of merchandise planning systems, tools, KPIs, and dashboards, improving forecasting accuracy and reducing manual reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assisted in annual and seasonal financial planning, including sales forecasts, discount strategies, and margin targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supported feasibility studies and new merchandise planning initiatives, assessing impact on sales and inventory efficiency.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Profile:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient in Excel and other reporting tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, interpersonal, and agile.
 </li>
 <li>
 3 -5 years of proven experience in retail analysis, planning, merchandising, buying and inventory management.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Merchandise Analyst

<div>
 
 Dear Applicants,
 
 Homecentre Landmark group
 
 , is looking for
 
 General Manager - Buying, Household - Decor, Fragrance, Outdoor &amp; Festive
 
 to join the team, detailed JD shared below.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; RESULT AREAS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Business Planning &amp; Budgeting
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participate in the annual business planning and provide inputs to the Senior Management team
 </li>
 <li>
 Create the overall Range, Product Design and Merchandizing strategy for the allocated categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze Brand strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats vis a vis competition and assess market opportunity
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee the category/brand management with the objective of maximizing sales and profits
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan and approve the merchandising budget for the category/brand
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Category &amp; Brand Management
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Understand the trend, customer requirements and design product development strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop comprehensive category/brand business plans that are consistent with the company's overall goals and strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure growth in the sales and gross margins by driving focus on categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee overall category plans in the areas of pricing, promotion, assortment and allocations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and review the performance of category business plans by using appropriate scorecard
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure collaboration between Buyers &amp; other Departments to leverage efficiencies in procurement, transportation, warehousing and store operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain relationships with key vendors who are critical for the long term success of the business
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Product Design
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure all design and development activities are carried out within budget and are related to market Trends/demands, company image and business strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervise design and development plan with specifications on product features, functions, packaging and resource requirement across categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Overseeing all design projects from conceptualization to delivery
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Merchandise Planning
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with merchandise planners and all other stake holders to define parameters used for merchandising analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate planning of merchandising requirements by setting sourcing triggers based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forth coming events, replenishment needs etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Discuss, decide and freeze the merchandise plans (pricing, promotion and assortment) and ensure effective in season management
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Quality Control
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Supervise formulation of the quality control process steps and manual
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the merchandise procured and received meets the quality standards in partnership with Quality team
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 People Management
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve targets and take leadership positions
 </li>
 <li>
 Retain and engage the talent employed and build a collaborative and high performance team
 </li>
 <li>
 Enhance team productivity through skills development through coaching and training
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure periodic administration of the performance appraisal process followed by monitoring of feedback implementation
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all employee disciplinary issues and grievances are dealt with correctly
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training
 
 
 
 NIFT, PG &ndash; MBA in Business Management (Premier B School Preferred)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 12 - 15 years of Buying / Product Development experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills and Capabilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Knowledge of home products, retail market dynamics and consumer preferences.
 </li>
 <li>
 A passion for home and a strong awareness of global retail trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholders Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent commercial acumen and eye for detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate concepts and ideas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to travel.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

General Manager - Buying

MUMUSO General Trading LLC (Westlake Group)

Responsibilities<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>Requirements<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>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your expected salary?</li><li>What is your notice period?</li></ul>

Demand Planning (Retail)

Club21

<div>
 
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 The COMO Group represents an integrated approach to living well, grounded in a celebration of diversity and a deep respect for authenticity. The Group&rsquo;s businesses extend across hospitality (COMO Hotels and Resorts), fashion (Club21, Kids21, Dover Street Market Singapore), wellness (COMO Shambhala), organic living and specialty foods (COMO Dempsey, Culina and SuperNature) and philanthropy (COMO Foundation).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Senior Merchandising Manager will lead the end‑to‑end merchandising strategy for a regional luxury kids fashion retail business across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. This role is responsible for assortment architecture, buying, range planning, pricing, in‑season trading and inventory optimization to deliver sales, margin and brand objectives in line with the company&rsquo;s luxury lifestyle positioning.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Merchandising Strategy &amp; Assortment
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and own the 3‑year merchandising strategy for kids fashion across Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, aligned with brand positioning, growth targets and customer segments (baby, kids, junior, teen).
 </li>
 <li>
 Build seasonal assortment architecture by country, channel and store cluster (flagship, boutique, outlet, online) to balance core icons, novelty, capsules and collaborations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead seasonal range planning and option counts, defining width/depth, size curves and colour flows that are appropriate for each market&rsquo;s customer segment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Design/Brand/Principals to influence product briefs for kids categories, ensuring commercial viability, age‑appropriateness, fit, quality and compliance with local regulations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Buying, OTB &amp; Pricing
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own Open‑to‑Buy (OTB) strategy and budgets for all kids categories and markets; set seasonal financial targets by category, country and channel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead pre‑season analysis and define buy quantities, newness ratios and reorders; consolidate regional buy plans and present to senior leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct showroom buys and negotiate terms, exclusivities, capsules and delivery windows that support regional needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and maintain pricing architecture and markdown strategy by market, ensuring price integrity for luxury positioning while remaining competitive.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 In‑Season Trading &amp; Inventory Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor weekly sales, stock, sell‑through and margin KPIs across markets, categories and key doors; drive timely actions on re‑buys, cancellations and consolidations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead in‑season trading decisions (promotions, transfers, reallocation between stores and markets, online vs offline mix) to maximise full‑price sell‑through and minimise aged stock.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee inventory health, including stock cover, ageing and end‑of‑season exit plans for kids categories; partner with outlets and online to clear residual inventory while protecting brand equity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to secure optimal delivery phasing, replenishment cadence and allocation rules, considering school calendars and festivals in each market.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross‑Functional Collaboration
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with Retail Operations, E‑commerce and Visual Merchandising to ensure the kids assortment is presented according to luxury brand standards and commercial priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Align with Visual Merchandising on zoning, fixtures, stories and product density that are appropriate for kids (safety, accessibility, storytelling).
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Retail Operations and Training to equip store teams with product knowledge, category focus and kids‑specific selling stories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning for kids categories across all three markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Marketing, CRM and E‑commerce to plan drops, capsules and exclusives that support key commercial moments (school terms, holidays, festive seasons, travel periods).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Team Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and develop a regional merchandising team (buyers and planner) for the kids business; set clear objectives, KPIs and development plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a high‑performance, data‑driven and customer‑centric culture within the merchandising team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide coaching and mentorship to country merchandising/retail teams on kids range understanding, trading and space optimization.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Location: Based in Singapore
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Masters/Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 8 years of experience in fashion merchandising and/or buying, with at minimum 3 years in a senior management role preferably within the kids luxury lifestyle business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated track record managing assortments and trading across multiple markets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in kidswear merchandising with a strong interest and understanding of the kids customer journey will be an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid background in OTB management, range planning, pricing, and in‑season trading for multi‑store and omnichannel retail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial and brand‑sensitive mindset, able to balance sales, profitability and luxury positioning.
 </li>
 <li>
 High level of taste and fashion sensibility for luxury kidswear, with an understanding of fit, comfort and practicality for children.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Merchandising Manager

<div>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. 
Responsibilities
Strategy &amp; Leadership
<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>Seasonal &amp; Range Planning
<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>In-Season Performance Management
<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>Market &amp; Store Insights
<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>Systems &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Ensure strong reporting, data integrity and effective use of planning tools.
</li><li>Partner with central teams on system enhancements.
</li></ul>People Management
Lead hiring, performance management and capability building for the planning team. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
<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>Must Have:
<ul><li>Retail planning expertise (WSSI, OTB, MFP, range planning, store grading, allocation, markdown management)
</li><li>Demand forecasting &amp; analytics (MAPE, bias, trend analysis, scenario planning)
</li><li>In-season trading management (reforecasting, corrective actions, performance tracking)
</li><li>Strong commercial acumen (sales, margin, pricing, GMROI mindset)
</li><li>Advanced Excel / data analytics 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 planning tools (e.g., RELEX, o9, SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar) is a plus</li></ul></div>
 <div>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.
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.
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.</div>
 <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. 
</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. 
</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. 
</div></div><div></div><div><div>8,000+ Products offering amazing quality and prices. 
</div></div><div></div><div><div>50+ Stores helping millions of satisfied customers. 
</div></div><div></div><div><div>4 Countries where we&rsquo;ve made our mark in 3 years. 
</div></div><div></div><div><div>1000+ Emp.dedicated to great service.</div></div></div>

Senior Manager - Demand Planning

Mindfield Resources

<div>
 
 
 Our Client ;
 
 A powerhouse in value-led, large-format retail is building its next wave of growth - and they need a seasoned planning head who&rsquo;s operated at serious scale. This isn&rsquo;t about chasing SKUs. It&rsquo;s about orchestrating a high-volume, high-velocity business with over
 
 USD 500 million in turnover
 
 . Complexity is high, and pace is non-negotiable.
 
 
 
 Your Role ;
 
 You&rsquo;ll sit at the intersection of
 
 merchandising, finance, and operations
 
 - leading the planning engine that drives availability, margins, and profitability across territories.
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and execute a regional planning strategy that aligns stock, demand, and revenue across multiple markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Run the full planning cycle - pre-season, in-season, markdowns, replenishment, and open-to-buy
 </li>
 <li>
 Optimize stock turns, reduce ageing, and own every metric that matters from
 
 GMROI to sell-through
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Balance promotional ambition with supply chain logic - no overstock, no underperformance
 </li>
 <li>
 Present to the boardroom, operate on the shopfloor - this is not a desk job
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive planning cadence - weekly, not quarterly. Clear dashboards, faster feedback loops
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Must Have
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 18 + years
 
 in retail or large-format planning, with minimum
 
 USD 500 million+ turnover exposure
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in
 
 department stores, mass retail, or value-led formats
 
 across developed markets
 </li>
 <li>
 Gravitas to lead with influence - can challenge buyers, align finance, and direct supply chain
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep knowledge of planning tools and analytics - you get the math, and what it means on the ground
 </li>
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 Operated at speed - can move from detail to decision in a single meeting
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 Based in or open to relocating to the
 
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Head of Planning

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