demand planner

purchase executive

purchase manager

shop manager

visual merchandiser

retail planner

Majid Al Futtaim

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 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Planning &amp; Merchandising
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Planner supports the Senior Planner &amp; Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
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 Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
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 Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels by: - Store transfers - Replenishment - Sell thru by product category - Sale and mark down management
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 Plan collection&rsquo;s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.
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 Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI), future in-season sales, mark downs, intake and stock and communicate any risks to profit or stock targets to Senior Management
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 Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations
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 Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions
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 Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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 Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
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 2- 4 years in a Planner role
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 Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
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 Excellent to Fluent English
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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 Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
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 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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 Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Planner

Athlocity

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 Who we are:
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Assortment Planner
 
 will be responsible for managing seasonal assortments and driving category performance through strategic planning and execution within Athlocity&rsquo;s B&amp;M team. This role supports category management by aligning assortment strategies with market needs, business objectives, and sales targets. A key focus of the role is efficient stock management to optimize inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and maximize sell-through. The Assortment Planner will support the Category Manager in the buying process and develop targeted merchandising strategies aimed at achieving category sales and margin targets, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation across regions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Assortment Strategy Development
 
 
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 Create and quantify channel-specific assortment plans.
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 Use historical data, trend insights, and market analytics to inform product selection.
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 Review product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions.
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 Conduct post-season reviews and share key learnings with stakeholders.
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 2. Data Analysis &amp; Forecasting
 
 
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 Monitor and manage inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and minimize excess.
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 Support Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution in partnership with the buying team.
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 Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize revenue and minimize markdowns.
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 Create distribution plans for new seasons; analyze and adjust store-wise and region-wise size allocations.
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 Collaborate with Merchandisers and Allocators to effectively deliver category targets.
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 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
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 Partner with Category Managers, Buyers, and Planners to align seasonal buys with assortment needs.
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 Collaborate with Allocation and Distribution teams to ensure accurate product flow to stores and regions.
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 4. Technology &amp; Tools
 
 
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 Leverage planning software (e.g., SAP, JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar).
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 Use BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to create dashboards and reports.
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 Competencies
 
 
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 Advanced expertise in product planning, analysis, and forecasting.
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 Strong proficiency in inventory management principles and execution of inventory plans.
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 Ability to interpret and analyze complex product data sets.
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 Strong understanding of retail operations, preferably within the sports retail sector.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 4&ndash;6 years of experience in Planning.
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 Experience in retail (mandatory).
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Management.
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 Experience:
 
 6-8 years of experience in planning roles, particularly in retail or fashion/apparel.
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 Proficiency in
 
 Advanced Excel
 
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 SAP
 
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 Microsoft PowerPoint
 
 for financial analysis and presentations.
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 Strong analytical and statistical acumen to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
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 Experience with
 
 Business Intelligence
 
 tools is a plus.
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Demand Planner

Chalhoub Group

<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

Brand Folio

The Role
 Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Retail Merchandiser to drive product planning, allocation, and replenishment decisions across our retail network. The ideal candidate will combine strong market insight with commercial acumen to manage the full product lifecycle—from product selection to in-store execution—ensuring optimal availability, profitability, and sell-through. Key Responsibilities • Select and plan product assortments based on market trends, seasonality, and regional customer preferences • Analyse sales performance by SKU, category, and store, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders • Manage inventory levels to minimize stock-outs, overstocking, and slow-moving stock • Support store merchandising standards and ensure planogram compliance across locations • Assist in pricing analysis, margin monitoring, and profitability tracking • Coordinate closely with Marketing teams on promotional planning, markdown strategies, and campaign execution • Monitor sell-through and stock ageing, and recommend corrective actions where required • Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for management review
 
Requirements
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<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) • Ability to create clear, impactful PowerPoint presentations for business reviews • Sound understanding of retail merchandising principles and inventory management • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and manage multiple priorities Preferred Experience • Prior experience in retail merchandising, planning, or a related commercial role • Exposure to multi-store or regional retail operations is an advantage • We will also consider the profiles from India who have at least 2 years of experience in retail.</li>
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About the company
 Brand Folio LLC is the regional distributor for a leading sports brand in the Middle East, Africa and CIS.

Retail Merchandiser

insides

Need Luxury retail fitout Senior draftsman having good experience working with brands.<ul><li>Creating accurate CAD drawings from client&rsquo;s 3D drawings, concepts verbal instructions, and site visits.</li><li>Seamlessly integrating and working with project managers design consultants, and sub-contractors, to produce and alter drawings.</li><li>Thinking creatively and critically to support the project team in the design process, to create sketches and drawing that work.</li><li>Creating and continually updating project drawings lists.</li><li>Printing various formats of drawing sets for project managers and site superintendents.</li><li>Exhaustively reviewing and checking sketches and drawings for errors, before being sent to architects, subcontractors, project managers, etc.</li><li>Seeking clarity and understanding from engineers and project managers when you are not 100% certain of something.</li><li>Organizing and uploading drawings to web-based storage sites/collaboration project sites to share drawings with project and subcontractors.</li><li>Create, edit, and update standard details for use in projects,</li><li>Communicating on time if there is any revision in the project and informing estimation department if there is major change which affect costing.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED8,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>Retail fitout: 6 years (Required)</li></ul>

Senior Draftsman-Retail fitout

Confidential Company

The Planner (Operations) supports the Supervisor Operation in ensuring effective planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The role is responsible for updating records, coordinating data, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate documentation in CMMS to enable cost-effective maintenance of plant and equipment and ensure smooth flow of operation. 1. Assist in preparing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules in CMMS to ensure timely upkeep of plant and equipment.2. Input, update, and validate work orders, labor hours, and material costs in CMMS for accurate reporting and tracking.3. Collect, compile, and correlate data from various sources to generate periodic reports for the Supervisor Planner and management review.4. Maintain accurate records of equipment assets, maintenance history, and any updates such as new installations or disposals in the CMMS system.5. Extract and organize technical data from Operation & Maintenance manuals to prepare draft maintenance checklists.6. Coordinate with internal teams for receipt, filing, and distribution of Operations & Maintenance manuals.7. Monitor and track work progress, flagging any delays or variances in schedules to the Supervisor Planner.8. Support in reviewing maintenance backlog and resource requirements to help optimize planning.9. Prepare draft reports, charts, and dashboards to provide visibility on maintenance performance and resource utilization.10. Provide administrative and technical support to the Planning Section and assist in process improvement initiatives as directed by the Supervisor Planner.

PLANNER - OPERATION

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI)

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 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for creating and managing the supply planning process within the company&rsquo;s portfolio. They will work closely with Demand Planner, Clearing &amp; Forwarding, Warehouse and Finance teams to ensure that Supply planning is accurate and aligned with business goals. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply for this role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 Stock Order Management and Replenishment Coordination
 
 
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 Manage the stock orders with Principals for replenishments on time with appropriate process controls. Co-ordinate for the shipping schedules by Co-ordinating with the supplier&rsquo;s site, regulatory and compliance authority until delivery of stocks at company&rsquo;s premises and subsequent update on ERP.
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 Shortages, Damages, and Claims Handling
 
 
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 Get the details from the warehouse regarding the shortages and damages and forward it to the principal in their respective claim reimbursement form and following up with them until compensation.
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 Purchase Order Processing and Supplier Delivery Compliance
 
 
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 Raise all PO with systematic management approval and ensure that supplier delivers orders as per agreement and stocks are available as per the sales forecast.
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 Stock Liquidation and Inventory Optimization
 
 
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 Regular follow up with sales with an update on near expired/Damaged stocks for liquidation. update of non-moving ageing stocks, discontinued SKU&rsquo;s there by reducing complexity for an efficient supply chain management.
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 Inventory Monitoring and Reconciliation
 
 
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 Monitor the short/excess stock on the WMS vs Oracle Vs Physical and keep a check with the warehouse with clear accountability and timely escalation.
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 Problem Solving
 
 
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 Managing all other aspects of supply chain which contribute in the organizational growth by showing intent of leadership ,commitment and rational problem solving techniques.
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 Forecast Alignment &amp; Co-Packing Activity Coordination
 
 
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 Align with demand planner for all forecasting validation.
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 Manage the co-packing activity with close co-ordination with demand planner, warehouse and brand managers.
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 EXPERIENCE &amp; QUALIFICATION:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.
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 Minimum 2-3 years of work experience needed in end to end supply chain domain.
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 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES:
 
 
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 Job Specific:
 
 Logistics, inventory management, data analysis, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.
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 Generic Skills:
 
 Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, adaptability, teamwork.
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Supply Chain Planner (Consumer)

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