Merchandise Planner

Job description

For over seven decades, the employer 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, jewelry, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at the employer is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality - 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 - the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. the employer 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. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. the employer is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. You will be responsible for ensuring the optimal distribution of inventory, maintaining product availability for retail, e-commerce, and B2B accounts. This role focuses on inventory planning, replenishment, and monitoring key performance indicators to ensure smooth supply chain operations. You will define and execute the initial allocation strategy for seasonal products across stores, ensuring alignment with assortment and demand plans. You will build and maintain inventory and replenishment plans, considering store space availability, delivery frequency, and stock requirements. You will execute allocation strategies adapting stock parameters, safety stock, and days of coverage to optimize inventory levels and prevent overstock or stockouts. You will manage inventory push initiatives to align with sales and clearance strategies according to markdown and promotional activities. You will track and initiate inventory balance between stores, MFC (Digital) and hub to manage ISA across all networks. You will optimize store-to-store stock transfers to balance inventory levels across the network and meet dynamic demand & ISA. You will collaborate with retail teams to coordinate upcoming delivery volumes and ensure operational readiness at the store level. You will conduct regular store visits with the team. You will monitor and analyze planning KPIs, including in stock availability (ISA), Days of Inventory (DOI) and On-Time In-Full (OTIF), to identify and resolve inefficiencies. You will monitor and analyze store to store transfers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in supply planning or allocation, preferably within retail, fashion, or FMCG industries. Strong communication skills. Fluent in English.

Skills