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merchandise planning manager

Apparel Group

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

AlFahim HQ

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 The Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing merchandise and assortment plans that align with the brand strategy, maximize sales and profitability, and ensure optimal inventory levels across stores and online channels. This role combines analytical expertise with commercial awareness to drive business performance through effective planning and stock management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Merchandise &amp; Assortment Planning
 
 
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 Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans by category, store, and channel in line with business objectives.
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 Partner with Buyers and Brand Managers to build assortments that reflect brand identity, customer preferences, and market trends.
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 Define product mix, pricing strategy, and depth per store cluster to achieve balanced stock distribution.
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 2. Sales, Stock &amp; Margin Management
 
 
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 Set and manage sales, margin, and inventory targets for each category.
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 Analyze weekly and monthly performance to identify risks, opportunities, and required actions.
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 Monitor sell-through and initiate replenishment, markdowns, or promotions to optimize stock turns.
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 Ensure timely allocation and replenishment of merchandise to stores and e-commerce.
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 3. Forecasting &amp; Analysis
 
 
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 Forecast demand and stock requirements based on sales trends, seasonal peaks, and promotional plans.
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 Prepare OTB (Open-to-Buy) plans to control inventory investment and maintain healthy stock levels.
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 Provide post-season analysis and lessons learned to improve future planning cycles.
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 4. Collaboration &amp; Communication
 
 
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 Work closely with Buying, Retail Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth product flow from purchase to sales floor.
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 Partner with Finance on budgeting, margin analysis, and profitability tracking.
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 Communicate key findings, reports, and recommendations to management regularly.
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 5. Systems &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Utilize planning tools and ERP systems to track inventory, sales, and margin data.
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 Maintain accurate product and pricing information across systems.
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 Develop dashboards and reports to support business decisions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
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 Min 3&ndash;5 years of experience in merchandise planning within fashion or retail industry.
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 Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
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 Experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar).
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 Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Merchandise Planner – Fashion Retail

Chalhoub Group

The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for driving sales and profitability through effective inventory management, strong planning and forecasting. This role requires a strong understanding of data analytics, market trends, consumer behaviour, highly analytical with strong attention to detail. Product Planning -Support the development of sales plans and OTB (Open to Buy) by collaborating with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams. Utilize sales data, market conditions, and supplier inputs to help inform merchandise strategies and support profitable decision-making. - Own and maintaining Monthly Sales and Stock Intake (MSSI) plans to ensure stock levels are optimized, helping to maximize sales and margin - Own forecasting and re-forecasting efforts by analysing sales performance and market trends, assisting in adjusting plans to align with current business conditions. - Conduct margin analysis under supervision to identify potential profitability improvements and highlight risks, contributing to a proactive approach to inventory management. - Collaborate with Buying and Trade teams to execute seasonal markdown strategies, aiming to maximize sales and gross margin while managing inventory levels, considering stock aging and quality. - Monitor and manage OTB to assist in effective budget utilization and inventory control, identifying potential risks and opportunities for seasonal trading actions. - Support inventory management efforts by ensuring accurate stock tracking and alignment with sales and stock forecasts, assisting in allocation and replenishment processes to maintain healthy stock levels across various business channels. - Identify and address aging stock, working to improve liquidation processes and solve inventory discrepancies to optimize stock levels. - Conduct range planning analysis for Buying by channel, region, or store, ensuring alignment with merchandise strategy and consumer demand, and suggesting improvements for revenue and profitability optimization. - Support adherence to the critical path by tracking key timelines and milestones, from OTB and sales plans to end-of-season actions. - Conduct trade analysis to understand market trends and consumer preferences, communicating potential sales or stock risks and opportunities to the wider team. - Highlight risks and opportunities on planned sales, gross margin, and inventory based on supply or demand gaps, suggesting possible solutions and actions. - Re-planning business in-season based on performance updates and support presentations to management with recommendations during review cycles. - Provide support to the Buying team by helping develop category assortment plans by brand, channel, and region. Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement -Monitor key planning KPIs, such as Full Price Sell-Through, DOI (Days of Inventory), OTIF (On-Time In-Full), GM and allocation efficiency. Team Leadership and Development -Supervise and junior planners and Allocators, ensuring team alignment with organizational objectives +mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration What you ll need to succeed Professional Experience -2+ years of experience in merchandise and supply planning, with a strong background in retail, fashion, or FMCG industries. -Expertise in planning tools, such as Blue Yonder, SAP, or equivalent systems. Education -Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional Skills -Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills for inventory and supply optimization. -Good communication capabilities to manage and align cross-functional teams. - Time management and prioritisation -Deep understanding of OTB planning, inventory management principles, and markdown strategies. - Excellent problem solving capbaility and attention to detail

Merchandise Planner - Faces

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. 
What you'll be doing
 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 &ndash; 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, 
Ecommerce as well as other roles within Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>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.</li><li>Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.</li><li>Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.</li><li>Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.</li><li>Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations</li><li>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.</li><li>Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed
5 years' experience in planning for categories like handbags, women's shoes, and accessories.<ul>
</ul>A bachelor's degree in supply chain or any related principle.
Advanced Excel analytics skills
What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Merchandise Planner - Tryano

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> 
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities</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">Qualifications</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>
<div><div>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div></div></div>

Merchandise Planner

Sharaf DG

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 Job Summary &amp; Purpose:
 
 
 To manage specific categories in the store to include all aspects of stock, manpower, productivity, front end margins and category&rsquo;s top line
 
 
 
 Key Performance Areas (KPAs) &amp; Principal Accountabilities:
 
 
 1 Lead, inspire and motivate store teams to achieve top line target and front end margins
 
 2 Monitor and review all store activities against pre-determined targets that are set as per the AOP including productivity increase &amp; improving efficiency
 
 3 Checking the display and merchandising of stock (e.g. correctness of price ticket)
 
 4 Ensure that the prices changes are updated and reflected correctly on the merchandise
 
 5 Ensure the store is operating as an independent profit center focusing on closely managing both the sales and the expenditure of the store
 
 6 Ensure that the stocks/merchandise are received on time at the floor from inventory
 
 7 Controlling and reducing shrinkage. Checking security of merchandise on floor by conducting PI counts on a regular basis and variance reconciliation
 
 8 Ensuring display logic and implementation of planogram and ensuring the functionality of display merchandise
 
 9 Tracking the conversion rates at the department level/individual level
 
 10 Responsible for handling and resolving escalated customer complaints and queries
 
 11 Responsible for tracking and resolving queries on returns from customer care, location transfer of merchandise/SKU&rsquo;s, Brand Promise and customer deliveries
 
 12 Monitor product availability for any in store promotions. campaigns, reporting any shortfalls to the area manager
 
 13 Training &amp; Succession planning of the team members
 
 14 Timely communication and submission of reports on Productivity, Roster, Leave Planning etc.
 
 15 Check staff&rsquo;s grooming/discipline and punctuality
 
 16 Adherence to the checklists and processes (staff discount policy, store opening/closing etc)
 
 17 MAMR adherence
 
 18 Conducting One O Ones on a regular basis
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Experience(Yrs&amp; Field):
 
 
 
 
 3+ years of experience in Retail Electronics background and 1 year of people management
 
 
 Educational Qualification:
 
 
 Preferably Graduate,Professional Certifications Retail Management
 
 
 Skills &amp; Abilities:
 
 
 Customer Focus, Result Orientation, Team Work, Leading People, Communication, Business Acumen, Problem Solving
 
 
 
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Duty Manager

RNA Resources Group Limited

Buying Budget and Planning• Determine buying requirements and formulate buying plan and budget for the assigned department/category• Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the department/ category manager• Buying & Planning wil work together on cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and/ or selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and constantly improving the purchase process• Ensure effective communication, collation and follow-up on various product requirements and findings obtained from the sales/store dataVendor Management• Develop an adequate vendor base for the concept through active scouting and negotiation / renegotiation• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise• Maintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users• Identify, evaluate and select appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectivesOrder Management• Place orders based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement• Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow• Track the merchandise transportation from supplier to landmark distribution centre and ensure smooth flow of goods• Follow the reverse logistics guidelines to send the faulty / damaged goods back to the vendorVendor and Product Research• Identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation• Ensure effective communication, collation and follow-up on various product requirements and findings obtained from the sales/store data• Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the department/category Manager from time to time to assess realignment of existing processes• Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market visits.

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