Sr. Planner and Merchandiser

Position Title: Sr. Planner and Merchandiser

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary AED: inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Airline Ticket

Job Location: Dubai

About the Client:

A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands.

Job Description:

• Prepare and propose Seasonal Budgets/OTB (Open-to-Buy) from Brand down to Class/Sub-Class levels, ensuring alignment with financial goals such as Sales, Opening/Closing Stocks, Inflows, Forward Covers, and Sales Margins.
• Monitor the flow of stock received in warehouses, ensuring it is allocated to stores and is actively selling. Collaborate with Buyers and Stores to resolve any out-of-stock situations.
• Contribute to Promotion and End-of-Season Sales (EOSS) planning, focusing on pricing strategies, discounting, and inventory optimization.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, trends, and customer feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Retail Fashion Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with 5–6 years of experience in retail planning (preferably in fashion retail).
• Strong expertise in merchandise planning, including inventory management, sales forecasting, assortment planning, and open-to-buy (OTB) strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, with solid experience in financial planning, p