merchandise planning manager

Landmark Group

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    Demand planning experience in the Beauty (Bath/Body/Skincare) category is mandatory for this role.
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  Lifestyle is a leading retail destination, specialising in Beauty, Fashion, and Home products. Established in 1998, Lifestyle has consistently delivered a distinctive shopping experience and an extensive selection of brands and products across colour cosmetics, perfumes, personal care, fashion accessories, home essentials, and home fragrance. With its chain of more than 160 retail stores spread across the GCC, coupled with a rapidly growing E-commerce platform, Lifestyle has established itself as an omnichannel destination-of-choice for Beauty and Fashion, serving more than 4 million customers every year.
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   Objective:
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  The job holder will be responsible for maximising sales and profitability in the business by providing effective merchandise strategies, planning and in-season management of assortments and inventory levels for Concept.
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   Key Responsibilities:
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    Merchandise Financial, Strategic and Assortment Planning
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   Maximise Sales and profitability for the Concept
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   Determine high-level financial goals, including pre-season financial plans, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets
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   Prepare and monitor Concept merchandise MIS analytics based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forthcoming events, replenishment needs, etc
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   Ensure creation of merchandise plans for all departments/categories based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends and future outlook projected by the buyer
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   Discuss, decide and freeze the concept merchandise strategic plans around the following factors:
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     Financials
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    - Sales, Stock, OTB, Margins, Forward Cover, etc,
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     Store
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    - Subgroup level Sales, Order Quantity, Allocation, Replenishment, etc and
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     Assortment
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    - Style, Price, Brand, Supplier, etc
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   Communicate the merchandise strategic plan to the buying team for necessary execution
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   Ensure effective in-season management across territories (stock balancing, markdown management, stock analysis, stock vs sales performance)
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   Review the merchandise plans periodically to ensure profit is maximised and maintained to reach target levels
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   Ensure that the standards of Merchandise procedures and Methodologies are maintained and kept uniform
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   Keep abreast of the latest trends affecting Merchandise Planning as well as business environment &amp; product trends. Discuss the same with the Buying team from time to time to assess alignment /realignment of existing processes
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    Inventory Stock Optimisation
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   Ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained at Concept/Territory, keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints
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   Ensure that no instances of stockouts occur on account of any discrepancy on the part of merchandise planning
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   Ensure excess inventory is not maintained at the warehouses or the stores, and there is proper adherence to the concept/territory ageing policy
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    Category Promotions
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   Provide inputs on the expected margins, possible price points and other parameters for promotions within the product category
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   Analyse the effectiveness of the promotions in achieving the targeted levels of sales and margins
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   Analyse the existing stock levels and liaise with the Marketing/VM/Buying/ Retail team for the timely roll-out of promotional campaigns to maintain the territory/warehouse inventory holding norms, as well as to achieve targeted sales
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    In-Season Management
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   Ensure effective in-season management through regular analysis and action planning across concept and territory based on the performance around the following anchors:
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    sales vs stock, inflows/OTB, stock analysis, stock balancing, margin analysis and promotional activity
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   Communicate and facilitate action to be taken on out-of-line situations with Territory Managers
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   Visit territories and stores to be abreast with product performance and trends
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   Monitor, Manage and Improve Planning MIS
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   Ensure adequate merchandise performance
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    People Management
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   Manage and support team recruitment
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   Monitor team development and facilitate complaint resolution
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   Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal
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   Oversee team deployment and drive the motivation levels of the direct reportees
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   Key Requirements:
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     Demand planning experience in the Beauty (Bath/Body/Skincare) category is mandatory for this role.
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   8+ years of retail experience with at least 6 years in planning
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   Retail knowledge
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   Financial &amp; Business Acumen
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   Relationship Management
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   Negotiation skills
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   Problem Solving &amp; Decision Making
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   Team Management &amp; Leadership
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Merchandise Planning Manager

PetSmart

<div><b>About the Team<br>
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<div>Our <b>Merchandise Planning and Allocation (MP&amp;A) teams </b>are the driving forces behind making the organization&rsquo;s product visions available to our consumers through calculated and strategic measures. Your involvement in sales and margin forecasts, promotional performance analysis, inventory management, and vendor relationships will play a critical role in obtaining goals while maintaining PetSmart&rsquo;s reputation in the market as a trusted partner to pet parents.<br>
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<b>About the Location<br>
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<div><b>Collaborative Work Environment
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At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote &ldquo;flex day&rdquo; (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.<br>
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<b>About the Job<br>
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<div>As a Merchandise Financial Planner you will be responsible for the development of accurate annual and seasonal financial plans (sales, margin, inventory and turn) that support the merchandise strategy and financial objectives.<br>
</div><div></div><div><b>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
</b></div><ul><li>Create and revise all components of a rolling merchandise forecast (sales, margin, receipts, inventory and turn)
</li><li>Make both collaborative and independent day-to-day decisions which affect gross margin dollars
</li><li>Partner with the Buyer and Assortment Team to influence the assortment and promotional plans
</li><li>Analyze and anticipate selling patterns to influence the allocation and replenishment strategy
</li><li>Provide thought leadership, analysis and insights into trends and recommendations for actions to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity both on daily basis and via periodic small and large scale presentations.
</li><li>This position is responsible for following the Merchandise Planning Policies &amp; Procedures that supports delivering the merchandise plan objectives including growth in sales and margin, and driving cost reductions and inventory productivity gains. This includes identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement in your categories of responsibility to your manager and working with your peers and business partners to enable an excellent cross functional team.
</li><li>This position is responsible for influencing the overall merchandise strategy for assigned categories.
</li><li>This position will work to develop a solid knowledge of planning practices and alignment with merchandising, promotional and assortment strategies.
</li>This position will leverage their analytical skill sets to influence the decision making process and deliver the merchandise plan objectives.<br>
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</b></div><ul><li>Achieves Sales, Margin, and Inventory Turnover and other KPIs as designated to plan
</li><li>Develop yearly/seasonal/weekly category merchandise financial plans (sales, margin, inventory and turn) in accordance with company goals, historical performance and trend analysis. Present strategies to Senior Management.
</li><li>Analyze and reforecast the business and recommend/implement strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
</li><li>Support the leadership team in the seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic and financial planning across a wide array of vendor (direct and external), customer, and merchandising segments. Influences inventory levels and allocation strategies to stay in line with the turn and inventory plan.
</li><li>Lead, execute and measure performance against the business planning and product creation calendars to engage timely and informed decision making
</li><li>Own the end-to-end management of merchandise and financial planning, including the optimization of inventory investments across life cycle pricing, in-stock and service levels, and seasonal transitions
</li><li>Set targets and achieves plans for good/better/best pricing proportions, inventory and space productivity required to support the sales and gross margin plans
</li><li>Maintain high levels of promotional product availability during promotional periods while minimizing aging and discontinued inventory levels.
</li><li>Develop key, new and one-time buy items plans and then partner with Merchandise Buyers and Allocation Teams to adjust inventory levels where appropriate in season.
</li><li>Conduct detailed post-season or post-event analysis, leveraging customer data when appropriate, and present insights and recommendations to leadership team.
</li><li>Actively create and lead special projects that engage growth opportunities
</li><li>Work with space and assortment planning team members to influence the assortment planning process based on insights, analysis and strategic direction
</li><li>Use consumer insights and data combined with a structured test and learn approach to maximize growth opportunities
</li><li>Support the VP &amp; Director to present within various strategic meetings for the division (i.e. Direction Setting, Marketing Execution meetings, Line Reviews, Open-To-Buy, Vendor, QBR, and other meetings)
</li>Integrate all processes and systems to fully optimize accuracy, efficiency, inventory productivity, and financial productivity.<br>
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</b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred, preferably with a business focus, or an equivalent blend of relevant experience and education
</li><li>3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
</li><li>JDA Enterprise Planning (or equivalent) experience preferred
</li><li>Demonstrate ability to develop analytical and problem solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) required.
</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal required. Ability to communicate effectively across many levels within the organization
</li><li>Ability to influence decisions by creating a excellent case for action, using analytical findings
</li><li>Collaborative Skills: ability to partner across departments to engage decisions.
</li><li>Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
</li><li>Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
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<b>Additional Job Considerations<br>
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<ul><li>This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
</li><li>Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
</li><li>On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
</li></ul><div>* <i>This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.<br>
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<b>About the Culture<br>
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<p>At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.<br>
</p><p></p><p>We&rsquo;re more than a workplace, we&rsquo;re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what&rsquo;s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We&rsquo;d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.<br>
</p><p></p><p>Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
</p><ul><li>Pet-friendly environment , bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
</li><li>On-Site Events &amp; Adoptions , enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, &amp; holiday festivals
</li><li>&ldquo;Top Dog&rdquo; gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
</li><li>&ldquo;Sit &amp; Stay&rdquo; Caf&eacute; serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, &amp; more
</li><li>&ldquo;Lil Paws&rdquo; NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
</li><li>Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
</li>Print Center and Business Services , Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure &amp; more<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p>PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.</p></div>

Merchandise Planner

National Vision, Inc.

<div><p>Company Description</p><p>
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America&rsquo;s Best Contacts &amp; Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.</p><p>
We are hiring for a <b>Planning Manager</b> to join our growing team!</p><p>
Job Description</p><p>
The Planning Manager will support the end-to-end frame assortment strategy for their assigned brands, assuring alignment with product vision and financial objectives. This role blends data-driven decision-making with consumer insights to deliver compelling assortments that maximize profitability and enhance customer experience.<br>
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<b>What Would You Do? The Specifics.</b></p><ul><li>
Develop and execute merchandise financial plans, open-to-buy (OTB) budgets, and seasonal forecasts.</li><li>
Partner with the buying and merchandising teams to align product assortment and allocation with business strategies.</li><li>
Analyze sales trends, stock levels, and margin performance to inform replenishment and markdown strategies.</li><li>
Advise annual and seasonal assortment planning, including brand mix, architecture, style mix, price point strategy, productivity targets, and lifecycle management, incorporating consumer insights, macro trends, and historical performance.</li><li>
Drive improvements on turns, margin, and rate of sale.</li><li>
Provide ongoing reporting on KPI performance both weekly and monthly in presentations to leadership.</li></ul><p>
Qualifications</p><p><b>
Work Experience</b></p><ul><li>
7+ years Product planning, inventory management, product management, or related experience (Required)</li></ul><p><b>
Education</b></p><ul><li>
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. Inventory planning, inventory management, product management, business analytics, or related field (Required)</li></ul><p><b>
Additional Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Understanding of spectacle frame industry, including frame categories, materials, shapes, and sizes (Required)</li><li>
Ability to analyze sales data and customer demographic information to inform planning and inventory decisions (Preferred)</li><li>
Ability to work cross-functionally with buying and replenishment teams to ensure appropriate products and inventory levels (Required)</li><li>
Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. (Required)</li></ul><p><b>
Travel Requirements</b></p><ul><li>
10% Travel required</li></ul><p>
Additional Information</p><p><b>
Taking Care of our People!</b><br>
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We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.#LI-SH1</p><div></div><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.</p></div>

Planning Manager

Rawlings Sporting Goods

<div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Manager, Planning, Allocation &amp; Replenishment
</div><div><b>FLSA Status: </b>Exempt</div><div><b>
Department: </b>Sales Operations
</div><div><b>Supervises: </b>3-5</div><div><b>
Reports to: </b>Director, Demand Planning<br>
<b>Hybrid schedule- 3 days in Office, 2 days from home</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div><div>
The Manager, Planning, Allocation &amp; Replenishment is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning process for our direct-to-consumer (D2C) business across digital and physical retail channels. This role manages a team of 3&ndash;5 direct reports, including Demand Planners and Allocation &amp; Replenishment Analysts. The Manager plays a key role in assortment planning, helps streamline launches and promotions, optimizes allocation and replenishment strategies, and drives strong business results through effective demand forecasting, inventory management, and open-to-buy control.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Leadership &amp; Team Development</b></div><div><ul><li>
Manage and mentor a team of Demand Planners and Allocation &amp; Replenishment Analysts.</li><li>
Build team capabilities in forecasting, inventory management, and reporting</li><li>
Foster collaboration across D2C and wholesale functions, ensuring alignment with business goals.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
eCommerce</b></div><div><ul><li>
Act as a key contributor in assortment planning, providing demand, inventory, and promotional insights that influence seasonal and campaign strategies.</li><li>
Partner with Merchandising and Marketing to streamline promotions and product launches.</li><li>
Align demand planning with digital marketing calendars and sales initiatives.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Retail (DBAT, Brand Stores, Mobile Hit Labs &amp; Pop-Ups)</b></div><div><ul><li>
Contribute to assortment planning by providing store-level demand, grading, and inventory insights to guide buying and merchandising strategies.</li><li>
Develop demand forecasts and inventory strategies for all retail locations.</li><li>
Drive allocation decisions and replenishment execution across stores to maximize sales and productivity.</li><li>
Support open-to-buy and markdown planning by collaborating with Merchandising and Finance.</li><li>
Lead weekly reporting on sales, inventory, and replenishment with actionable insights. Develop demand forecasts and inventory strategies for all retail locations.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Business Process &amp; Strategy</b></div><div><ul><li>
Establish and refine planning processes, tools, and methodologies for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>
Partner with Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations to align on business targets.</li><li>
Analyze sales trends, promotional effectiveness, and inventory health to drive performance.</li><li>
Recommend and implement improvements in allocation, replenishment, and reporting practices<b>.</b></li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.</li><li>
5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment, or demand planning.</li><li>
2+ years of people management experience leading planning or allocation teams.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools (e.g., Anaplan, JDA, SAP, or similar).</li><li>
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.</li><li>
Proven ability to manage open-to-buy, assortment planning, and markdown strategies.</li><li>
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Success in This Role Will Look Like</b></div><div><ul><li>
Consistent achievement of sales, margin, and inventory productivity goals across channels.</li><li>
Accurate demand forecasts and proactive inventory strategies that minimize stockouts and excess</li><li>
Smooth, on-time product launches and promotional events across .com and physical retail.</li><li>
Clear, insightful reporting that drives decision-making at weekly, monthly, and seasonal levels.</li><li>
A motivated, high-performing planning, allocation and replenishment team.</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Competencies:</b></div><div><ul><li>
Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.</li><li>
Adaptability &amp; Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.</li><li>
Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation, and mutual respect.</li><li>
Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.</li><li>
Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.</li><li>
Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees&rsquo; development.</li></ul></div><div></div><p><b><br>
Rawlings Sporting Goods Total Compensation Package:</b></p><p>
The health, well-being and financial stability of our employees are a high priority to us. Our benefit plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:</p><ul><li>
Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans</li><li>
Company paid life and disability insurance.</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>
401k (fully vested immediately) with Company match.</li><li>
Paid time off</li><li>
Paid holidays</li><li>
Opportunities for advancement</li><li>
Employee Discount Program</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other instructions and/or duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the task listed in this job description.</p></div>

Manager, Planning, Allocation & Replenishment

Chalhoub Group

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  INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
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 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.
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 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.
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 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&reg; certification in several markets.
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 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.
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  What You'll Be Doing
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 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.
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 Key Responsibilities
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   Define the sales plan and OTB to develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision making.
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   Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.
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   Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.
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   Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.
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   Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations
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   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.
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   Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.
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  </li>
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  What You&rsquo;ll Need To Succeed
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   Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
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   Strong business acumen and strong attention to detail
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   Excellent communication with the ability to influence and challenge
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   Confident, adaptable, and diplomatic (Confidence in making decisions and identifying key actions)
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   Strong time management and prioritization skills
  </li>
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   Willing to listen and collaborate effectively
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   Resilient and able to work under pressure
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   5 years experience in planning for different multiple categories
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   Advanced Excel proficiency
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   SAP is a plus
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  </li>
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 <strong>
  What We Can Offer You
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 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.
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 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.
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  We Invite All Applicants to Apply
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 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.
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 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.
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Merchandise Planner - GAP INC.

<div><p><b>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT</b></p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p><p><b><br>
What you'll be doing</b>
 </p><p>&bull; Support in providing weekly, monthly and yearly sales reporting and summary of key performance indicators relating to sales, sell through, stock, profit, and markdown versus budget and last year</p><ul><li>Support with maintaining key files that drive the planning and trading process throughout the season</li><li>Providing crucial support to the Merchandising team taking an active role by analysing sales trends, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining stock levels</li><li>Work with the Senior Coordinators, Merchandisers and Buyers to control deliveries, allocations, and replenishment</li><li>Responsible for creating Brand Business Reviews for Buying and CEO appointments</li><li>Responsible for ensuring that the markdown master file is aligned to the markdown calendar and integral data is kept updated with the brands carryover and markdown lists</li><li>Responsible for running a daily sales report communicating vital sales and stock information vs budget and LY</li><li>Support the Merchandising team to identifying products for promotional and markdown activities</li><li>Support the Merchandising team during the planning and OTB process including Basics forecasting and EOS lessons learnt</li><li>Support the Merchandising and Buying team with pre market analysis packs</li><li>Work closely with the Merchandisers to manage data integrity such as seasonality and pricing</li><li>Key contact for merchandise reporting and all aspects of merchandising processes and system use</li></ul><p>
Supporting with any other ad hoc administration required within the merchandising function</p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b>
</p><p>Strong attention to detail<br>
Excellent communication skills</p><p>
Eagerness to learn and grow<br>
Strong organizational and time management skills<br>
Ability to multitask effectively</p><p>
Passion for fashion and market trends</p><p>
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</p><p><b>
What we can offer you</b>
</p><p>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.
</p><p>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.
</p><p><b>We Invite All Applicants to Apply</b></p><p>
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.</p><p>
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.</p></div>

Merchandise Planning Assistant

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>177237</p>
<p>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 Arab 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 organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
<p>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</p><br>
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Overview Of The Role:</b></p><br>
<ul>
<li>The Assistant Merchandiser plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Merchandiser and Merchandiser of the business unit. The role involves analytical responsibilities such as producing and analyzing reports to recommend actionable strategies, assisting in product selection and planning, and ensuring the effective updating and managing of data. This position requires strong collaboration skills to liaise with store teams, provide first-point-of-contact service for stock issues, and contribute to broader strategic planning for catalogues and product ranges. Success in this role is marked by the ability to maintain optimum stock levels and provide data-driven insights that enhance buying decisions.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What You Will Do:</b></p><br>
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Allocation Process</b></h4><br>
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<ul>
<li>Manage accurate BTF setting and ratio balancing.</li>
<li>Guide and train allocators.</li>
<li>Manage and implement AI Allocation solution from Invent Analytics.</li>
<li>Liaise with stores to understand regional needs, ensuring optimum stock levels and correct size availability.</li>
<li>Improve availability and sell through in stores.</li></ul><br>
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Business Reports and Analysis</b></h4><br>
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<li>Generate accurate and clear business reports.</li>
<li>Maintain reporting processes and generate promotion tracking.</li>
<li>Analyze weekly trade reports and recommend action points.</li>
<li>Report and flag best/worst sellers, analyze customer habits, and understand product choices.</li>
<li>Produce and analyze seasonal sales and recommend future buying decisions.</li></ul><br>
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Catalogue Buying</b></h4><br>
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<li>Assist Senior Merchandiser/Merchandiser in Catalogue Buying process.</li>
<li>Maintain Core Buying sheet and implement Demand Planning solution.</li>
<li>Enter buying quantities into IBT/Digital Range Building system.</li>
<li>Prepare planograms using DRB and make comparisons against LY/Buying Budget/Promotional calendar.</li>
<li>Contribute to BU strategy with market awareness and product appreciation.</li></ul><br>
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Communication</b></h4><br>
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<ul>
<li>Act as first point of contact for stores on stock issues and assist in weekly trade communications.</li>
<li>Contribute to planning for retail conference and digital transformation strategy.</li>
<li>Provide accurate information for business users and ensure online product data is customer friendly.</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships with Principals and ensure comprehensive regional offers.</li></ul><br>
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Leading People</b></h4><br>
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<li>Communicate strategic objectives clearly and work to SMART goals.</li>
<li>Provide coaching for team development and succession planning with HRBP.</li>
<li>Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&amp;S Values.</li>
<li>Engage in quality PDR processes to ensure high team engagement and development.</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p><br>
<ul>
<li>Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaborative skills.</li>
<li>Capability to manage and train team members effectively.</li></ul><br>
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What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p><br>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Management or equivalent.</li>
<li>Minimum of 4-5 years experience in fashion planning and merchandising at the assistant or allocator level.</li>
<li>Experience in a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe, with an understanding of UK/European brands.</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SAP is an additional advantage.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
About Al-Futtaim Retail</b></p>
<p>Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&amp;B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer&rsquo;s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion &amp; food options.<br>
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Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&amp;Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference&hellip;</p></div><p></p>

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