retail planning manager

Al-Futtaim

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 Job Requisition ID:
 
 172989
 
 
 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 Overview Of The Role:
 
 
 
 The Planner role at Watsons is pivotal to managing Open-To-Buy (OTB), stock, sales, and margin at a detailed level. The purpose is to maximize sales and minimize inventory levels through strategic planning and forecasting. Success in this role involves accurate sales and margin forecasting, effective promotional and markdown management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels within multiple market segments. The Planner collaborates closely with various departments, including buying, financial planning, operations, and marketing, to ensure the product offerings align with market demands and promotional strategies. The role also includes maintaining SAP efficiency and delivering reliable reports for strategic decision-making.
 
 
 
 What You Will Do:
 
 
 
 Top Line Performance and Profitability
 
 
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 Set overall guidelines for margin by product area and ensure processes are established to analyze margin deviation.
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 Forecast weekly sales and margin by store and region, highlighting risks and opportunities.
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 Manage markdown and promotional strategies to ensure margin is maintained to achieve bottom line results.
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 Drive the Business Planning process for the brand to meet budgeted sales and margin targets.
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 Evaluate performance against sales and margin achieved versus BP and LE benchmarks.
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 Ensure forecast accuracy within a +/- 10% range.
 
 
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 Stock Management and OTB
 
 
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 Oversee full OTB process, sell through, and markdown policy to manage sales, inventory, and margin effectively.
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 Provide accurate OTB plans for each category to maximize sell-through.
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 Forecast intakes to provide an accurate picture of weekly stockholding by brand.
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 Manage store clustering and distribution of stock to stores effectively.
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 Maintain MSSI/WSSI reports and manage monthly intake and deliveries according to brand and market needs.
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 Ensure markets maintain optimum inventory levels and reduce aged inventory.
 
 
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 Team Collaboration
 
 
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 Work with the buying team to develop an effective, profitable assortment range.
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 Collaborate with the Financial Planner to forecast budgets and estimates by region and store.
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 Manage range plans together with buying to ensure OTB control.
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 Engage with Marketing, Operations, and Brand teams to confirm the commercial calendar for all brands.
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 Support and develop allocators/admin assistants towards future managerial roles.
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 Maintain regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective relationships and alignment.
 
 
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 SAP Inventory Management &amp; Reporting
 
 
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 Ensure SAP is maintained and operating effectively from an inventory standpoint.
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 Develop and publish reliable reports to facilitate management decision-making.
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 Understand gaps in the existing inventory control process and address them pro-actively.
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 Assist in developing and enforcing robust inventory/stock procedures to ensure efficient SAP replenishment.
 
 
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 Required Skills To Be Successful:
 
 
 
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 Strategic planning and analytical abilities.
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 Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs.
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 Knowledge of retail systems and SAP.
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 Strong communication and leadership skills.
 
 
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 What Qualifies You For The Role:
 
 
 
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 College or University level graduate.
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 Experience in retail and fashion preferred.
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 Proficient strategic planning, analytical skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and retail systems.
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 Strong communication skills, leadership, influencing others, managing complexity, and strategic thinking.
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.
 
 
 Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate
 
 why
 
 this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
 
 
 As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
</div>

Planner | Retail | Watsons UAE

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

<div>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Job Purpose Description
 
 
 
 Job Purpose Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Context &amp; Major Challenges
 
 
 
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 IT resources to support, evaluate and analyze buying decision are integral to any buying function. Timely availability of such resources is critical.
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 Implementing the science of planning in all our stores through continuous training due to lack of trained manpower and high attrition rates
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 Standardization of various practices across stores
 
 
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 Key Result Areas
 
 
 
 
 KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)
 
 
 Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)
 
 
 
 KRA1 Inventory Management 1. Preparation of stock and sales plan in the beginning of the year.
 
 
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 Update and review of the plan periodically.
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 Managing age and dormancy of stock by planning Instore clearance sales.
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 Pull back non-moving merchandise
 
 
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 KRA2 MIS &amp; product movement analysis 1. Analyze movement of various sub brands, style wise, size wise etc.
 
 
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 Identify of non-moving merchandise and check for trends.
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 Ensuring ideal merchandise mix for every store.
 
 
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 KRA3 Sales 1. Ensure the overall sales plan is met by periodic monitoring and taking corrective action with respect to space &amp; product mix
 
 
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 Timely action on product performance to ensure discount is under budget. Monitor actual vs outflow on weekly basis to keep a track.
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 Margin delivery by managing product performance and controlling markdowns
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 Plan right store inventory depending on the demand and supply to ensure overall retail inventory turn is in line with the budget
 
 
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 KRA4 Store Layout Planning 1. Creating the shopping zones in each store with the help of planograms and ensuring maximum returns from each square feet .
 
 
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 Monitoring and analyzing the performance of each of these zones
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 Maintaining and updating planograms as and when required
 
 
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 KRA5 Sell Through 1. Plan right demand, get on time delivery and timely dispatch to ensure the overall lifecycle sell through
 
 
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 Periodic monitoring of inventory with norm to ensure post EOSS return of season buy ins in line with the budget
 
 
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 KRA6 Norms &amp; optimization 1. Planning correct norms for store keeping the right DOC &amp; sales potential of store
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Assistant Planner - Retail, Van Heusen

<div>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.
Role Summary:
This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments, pricing, promotions, and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives. 
Category Strategy Development: 
Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and company objectives. 
 
Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them. 
 
Market Analysis and Insights: 
Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscape. 
 
Analyze sales data, market share, and other performance metrics to inform category decisions. 
 
Assortment Planning &amp; Analytics
 
Analyze &amp; Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales. 
 
Pricing and Promotions: 
Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability. 
Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility. 
 
Merchandising and Planogram Development: 
Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience. 
 
Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations. 
 
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 
Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals. 
 
Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders. 
 
Inventory Management: 
Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels. 
 
Manage product lifecycle, including new product introductions and discontinuations. 
 
Performance Tracking and Reporting: 
Track category performance and provide regular reports to management. 
 
Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 
Technical Competencies
SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
 
MS Office - Excel &amp; Power BI
 
Integrated Business Planning Tools</div>

Planner - Everyday Goods Food Retail

TD Bank

<div>Work Location:
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America
Hours:
40
Pay Details:
$110,760 - $178,880 USD
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Line of Business:
Administration
Job Description:
The Retail Store Strategy &amp; Transformation team leads initiatives that reshape the in-store experience across the US Retail Bank&mdash;spanning network optimization, physical layout redesign, and the shift to an advice-centered model. This role will focus on translating complex data into executive-ready materials, supporting senior leadership engagement, and bring a consultative approach to sustain cross-functional partnerships.
The Strategy and Planning Senior Manager provides a diverse range of analytical research, strategic and/or operational support and acts as the representative of the executive on a broad range of matters as assigned. The position requires a highly effective communicator with expertise in providing decision support and insight to senior leaders, and discreetly managing matters that are both sensitive and highly confidential in nature.
Depth &amp; Scope:
<ul><li>Conducts research, analysis and prepares briefings, coordinating communication efforts (presentations, media relations and public relations), anticipating and managing both short term and longer term objectives/outcomes/initiatives and maintaining a current understanding of TDBG strategies and direction
</li><li>Provides expertise and supports the planning and the decision support process for a broad and diverse portfolio of activities, coordinating with a variety of internal stakeholders on behalf of the executive
</li><li>Organizes and participates in management committees and/or similar forums providing necessary research, analysis and recommendations for planning and decision support purposes on behalf of the executive
</li><li>Provides the executive with an overview of key management information, discussions and/or business issues in advance of business meetings and events, co-ordinate follow-up on outstanding issues as required
</li><li>Develops and maintains strong working relationships with leaders, business heads and partners across the business/function and other corporate functions
</li><li>Ensures executive is briefed and prepared in advance of meetings and presentations; agendas and invitees assembled, pre-read material prepared and distributed in consultation with TDBG executives, minutes or previous discussions prepared and distributed
</li><li>Reviews/summarizes key discussions and/or business issues in advance
</li><li>Identifies issues requiring research or analysis, determines solutions directly or in consultation with relevant functional/business heads, other internal/external groups as necessary, provides meaningful insight/information in response to issues/questions raised
</li><li>Supports development and tracking of milestones and other performance management tools and processes - provides summary reports on progress for executive consideration
</li><li>Supports preparation and delivery of Board-level related materials, financial analysis, coordinating communication efforts, anticipating and managing short term and longer term business/functional objectives or outcomes
</li><li>Maintains strong organizational awareness and a current understanding of TDBG priorities and overall TDBG strategies and direction
</li><li>Provides operational support and/or optimize on process improvement s as appropriate
</li><li>Provides support to any working groups tasked with deliverables from these activities
</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience
</li><li>7 + years of experience
</li><li>Seasoned professional who can demonstrate relationship management breadth and influence in leading, planning and executing strategic initiatives
</li><li>Proven track record for success having demonstrated the ability to take independent action to achieve results
</li><li>Demonstrates experience in managing multiple and/or complex issues with a high level of organizational awareness
</li><li>Strong relationship, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
</li><li>Ability to negotiate and facilitate at multiple levels within the business
</li><li>Strong analysis and problem solving skills as well as proven time management and organizational capabilities
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills
</li><li>Organizational awareness and understanding of company's programs/polices
</li><li>Familiarity with the &ldquo;Project Management Methodology&rdquo; having managed or participated in a multitude of projects an asset
</li></ul>Customer Accountabilities:
<ul><li>Understands and supports the Bank&rsquo;s Customer Service Strategy
</li><li>Considers the impact of advice and decisions on the well-being of the Bank, as well as its customers, its employees and stakeholders
</li><li>Provides the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity
</li><li>Leads coaches and models quality service delivery at every interaction
</li><li>Supports the ongoing improvement of the partner/Customer experience
</li></ul>Shareholder Accountabilities:
<ul><li>Represents TD at civic, professional and bank-sponsored events; serves on non-profit boards and participates on professional organizations
</li><li>Represents the franchise both internally and externally; develop and maintain relationships with major clients, regulators, and the investment community and, with other TD leaders, support a high, positive public profile for the TD franchise
</li><li>Supports the development and implementation of operational strategies and objectives to achieve measurable excellence in the quality delivery of sales, service, and products aligned with Best Run concepts and overall enterprise strategy and objectives
</li><li>Participates in establishing and executing plans and goals for the Business to drive toward results
</li><li>Develops and maintains an operating budget, ensuring adherence to budget; may delegate budgetary assignments to direct reports, but maintains overall budgetary responsibility and oversight
</li><li>Provides financial reports and analysis including budget variances to management on a regular basis
</li><li>Communicates business strategies, programs and practices &ndash; establishes and operates change strategy throughout the organization
</li><li>Delivers business services, functions and capabilities that optimize the use of process, technology and our people, and take advantage of TD&rsquo;s scale and operating model
</li><li>Ensures TD is a best run, integrated, customer-focused, growth organization
</li><li>Understands business unit/function&rsquo;s own risk appetite statement, objectives for risk and control, and measures, where applicable, making sure these are aligned with TD&rsquo;s Risk Appetite
</li><li>Ensures that the business / function operates within TD&rsquo;s Risk Appetite by tracking key metrics against its policies, procedures and limits
</li><li>Successfully completes all required job specific, compliance-related training and ensures team members complete all required training; understands, utilizes and follows compliance/risk and control programs
</li><li>Consults with all risk functions in the development and documentation of policies, procedures and controls, for all department processes
</li><li>Ensures ongoing compliance with internal / external audit and regulatory requirements; provides prompt and comprehensive response to all external audit, regulator and compliance requests and findings; maintains appropriate records of action plans
</li></ul>Employee/Team Accountabilities:
<ul><li>Sets appropriate context for the business unit/function to enable optimal performance and alignment to strategy
</li><li>Supports the creation of goals and objectives for the business unit/function
</li><li>Communicates those goals and objectives to the team
</li><li>Builds capability &ndash; supports/executes plans to acquire, develop and retain the diverse teams with the skills and experience necessary to realize on current and future business strategies
</li><li>Role models behaviors consistent with TD's leadership profile, customer and employee experience agendas and risk and control culture
</li><li>Creates an extraordinary place to work &mdash; advance and sustain a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD&rsquo;s diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience
</li><li>Leads, coaches and develops a highly effective team by ensuring on-going training and performance and development management
</li></ul>Physical Requirements:
Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%
<ul><li>Domestic Travel &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>International Travel &ndash; Never
</li><li>Performing sedentary work &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Performing multiple tasks &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
</li><li>Responding quickly to sounds &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Sitting &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Standing &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Walking &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Moving safely in confined spaces &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) &ndash; Never
</li><li>Squatting &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Bending &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Kneeling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Crawling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Climbing &ndash; Never
</li><li>Reaching overhead &ndash; Never
</li><li>Reaching forward &ndash; Occasional
</li><li>Pushing &ndash; Never
</li><li>Pulling &ndash; Never
</li><li>Twisting &ndash; Never
</li><li>Concentrating for long periods of time &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Reading, writing and comprehending instructions &ndash; Continuous
</li><li>Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing &ndash; Continuous
</li></ul>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities &amp; duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.
Who We Are:
 
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.
TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you&rsquo;ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we&rsquo;re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing &ndash; and so will you.
Our Total Rewards Package 
 
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
Additional Information:
 
We&rsquo;re delighted that you&rsquo;re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we&rsquo;re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
 
 
Colleague Development
 
If you&rsquo;re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You&rsquo;ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD &ndash; and we&rsquo;re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 
 
Training &amp; Onboarding
 
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you&rsquo;ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
 
 
Interview Process
 
We&rsquo;ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com . Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.</div>

Strategy and Planning Sr Mgr - Retail Transformation

CB AGROS & SHOPPING MALLS PVT LTD

Job SummaryThe Fabric Purchase Manager will be responsible for leading and implementing the company's overall procurement strategy across all fashion and lifestyle categories. This includes end-to-end vendor management, stock planning, cost optimization, and aligning inventory with business objectives such as margin targets, seasonal calendars, and customer preferences.Job Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Retail Management; MBA preferred</li><li>10 years of retail/fashion procurement experience with category-specific buying (Women'swear, )</li><li>Minimum 8 years of experience as a purchase manager in a reputed multi-store retail chain</li><li>Proven ability to manage BNS (Buy &amp; Sell), SOR (Sale or Return), and SAS (Sell and Settle) procurement models</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Navision), and purchase planning tools</li><li>Skilled in OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, stock turnover control, aging analysis, and sell-through optimization</li><li>Experience in pricing strategy, discounting models, and seasonal merchandise planning</li><li>Strong track record of vendor development, onboarding, and relationship management across India</li><li>Experience in managing multi-city, multi-format procurement operations</li><li>Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and monitor Category Purchase Managers &amp; teams</li><li>Skilled in setting KPIs, incentive structures, and performance monitoring systems</li><li>Fluency in English &amp; Hindi; knowledge of Telugu is an added advantage</li><li>Business-to-Customer (B2C) retail experience is mandatory</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead procurement strategy and execution across Womenswear (Chudidhar)</li><li>Develop seasonal and monthly purchase plans aligned with sales targets and budgets</li><li>Own and monitor margins, sell-through, stock turnover, stock aging, and KPIs</li><li>Implement and standardize procurement models (BNS, SOR, SAS) as per category needs</li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor networks across India; negotiate favorable terms</li><li>Good business sense with strong skills in managing margins, negotiating with vendors, and reducing costs.</li><li>Collaborate with Retail, Planning, Finance, and Merchandising teams for stock flow and demand planning</li><li>Approve and oversee vendor onboarding, product assortment, and replenishment cycles</li><li>Ensure documentation &amp; compliance: rate agreements, POs, GRNs, settlements</li><li>Coordinate with Visual Merchandising &amp; Marketing for campaigns and promotional buys</li><li>Present monthly dashboards on stock health, procurement insights, and gaps to leadership</li><li>Drive process improvements to optimize timelines, costs, and vendor SLAs</li><li>Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement/purchase team.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to &#8377;50,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Fabric Purchase Manager

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

<div>
 
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 The Asset Manager is responsible for optimizing the performance, utilization, and long-term value of RAKEZ's entire real estate portfolio, which includes land, warehouses, offices, accommodations, retail, coworking, self-storage, and open yards. While the role places strategic emphasis on the retail segment, it spans all asset classes and contributes to both existing inventory management and new development pipeline planning.
 
 
 The Asset Manager supports lifecycle performance analysis, budgeting, risk mitigation, and capital improvement forecasting. The role acts as a key enabler of data-driven asset decisions, aligning with RAKEZ's commercial goals, ESG priorities, and customer-centric service model.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 Asset Portfolio Optimization
 
 
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 Maximize occupancy, rental yield, and minimize downtime across the assigned real estate portfolio.
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 Recommend strategic actions such as repositioning, enhancement, or divestment based on lifecycle and market analysis.
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 Conduct inspections to identify risks and value-add opportunities aligned with ESG goals.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Retail &amp; Segment Strategy Execution
 
 
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 Lead planning for retail and specialty assets, ensuring optimal tenant mix and destination development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Leasing and Marketing to enhance commercial appeal and activation of retail zones.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Feasibility &amp; Investment Analysis
 
 
 <ul>
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 Perform feasibility studies for new developments, upgrades, and reconfigurations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze financial performance using ROI, payback, and lifecycle models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare business cases and asset plans for internal and investment committee reviews.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Data &amp; Reporting Enablement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain dashboards tracking asset KPIs, vacancy, lease expiries, and financial metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage BI and AI tools for predictive modeling and performance insights.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Cross-functional &amp; External Coordination
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Align asset plans with internal teams including Leasing, Development, Legal, Finance, and Strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support negotiations and issue resolution for leased properties.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with external consultants and participate in municipal planning initiatives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Governance &amp; Risk Mitigation
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with real estate regulations and internal policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track asset-level changes, valuations, and lease terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and mitigate operational and legal risks related to asset condition and conformity.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, &amp; SKILLS:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Master&rsquo;s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Asset Management is an advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
 </li>
 <li>
 RICS Chartered Qualification (MRICS or FRICS)
 </li>
 <li>
 IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM)
 </li>
 <li>
 Power BI or Tableau Certification
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in asset management, real estate portfolio oversight and performance, or commercial property development. At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience in retail asset strategy execution, feasibility analysis, and data-driven performance management.
 </li>
 <li>
 In-depth understanding of the UAE commercial real estate landscape, with hands-on experience in diverse asset classes including retail units, warehouses, staff accommodations, and both free zone (FZ) and non-free zone (NFZ) land structures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with BI dashboards, AI-driven reporting, and digital asset management tools preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with land, industrial, commercial, and retail asset classes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated budgeting and CAPEX planning exposure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with ESG, supply/demand forecasting, and digital asset tracking systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in real estate software, dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and financial modeling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work cross-functionally and manage external service providers.
 </li>
 <li>
 High attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in English (spoken and written). Arabic is an advantage.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Asset Manager

LS Retail, an Aptos Company

Join to apply for the Senior Project Manager, MEA & India role at LS Retail, an Aptos CompanyLocation: Dubai (Onsite only)We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will have a proven track record in managing end-to-end ERP implementations, preferably in the Retail, Hospitality, and Enterprise domains. An ideal candidate has strong ERP project management expertise combined with retail business understanding. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and LS Retail is highly valued but not mandatory.The Project Manager will be responsible for driving successful delivery by managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations, while ensuring adherence to LS Retail and Business Central implementation best practices. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Oversee end-to-end LS Retail and Business Central implementations, covering requirements gathering, planning, testing, training, and go-live.</li><li>Drive project planning and execution of LS Retail and Business Central projects across MEA & India, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact with clients, ensuring clear communication and effective expectation management.</li><li>Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams (consultants, developers, technical specialists) for seamless delivery.</li><li>Monitor project risks, dependencies, and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and profitability tracking.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, steering committee meetings, and status reviews with clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to pre-sales activities such as proposals, scoping, and estimations.</li><li>Support the continuous improvement of project management practices, methodologies, and tools.</li><li>Support pre-sales activities by contributing to proposals, estimations, and project scoping sessions.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term value.</li></ul> Qualifications & Experience <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field.</li><li>8-10 years of project management experience, ideally in consulting or IT services.</li><li>Proven experience delivering ERP implementation projects (Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP systems).</li><li>Background in Retail, Hospitality, or Distribution industries is highly desirable.</li><li>LS Retail / Dynamics NAV / Business Central experience is a strong advantage.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.</li><li>Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).</li><li>Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master) are a plus.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with multinational teams and clients.</li><li>Willingness to travel if required during key project phases.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct.</li></ul> Why Join Us? At LS Retail we believe work should be innovative, collaborative, and rewarding. You'll join a globally recognized, multi-award-winning organization that values diversity, fosters professional growth, and thrives on delivering impactful solutions to clients.This is a full-time onsite role based in Dubai. If you're an experienced project manager ready to take on challenging ERP/retail projects and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?4kaojKT%2bAE5N9yPRlf1ylPU8P3AUVwKmn" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Project Manager, MEA & India

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