Retail merchandise planner - united arab emirates, dubai

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced merchandise retail planner to join our dynamic team. the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our business merchandise strategy by developing seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans. the merchandise retail planner will be responsible for forecasting, allocation of products, and maximizing the productivity of inventory to achieve optimal sales and gross margin.responsibilitiesmaintain otb to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targetsassist in decision making and problem solving on supplier/brand/partner issuemanage all aspects relating to the shipments, logistical processing and allocation function deliver category sales, gross margin and turnover performance to planensure products moves efficiently through the supply chain work with the finance team to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecastpartner with merchandise assistants to implement consistent and profitable in-season replenishment strategies and practices, ensure right stock, right quantities, right stores, right time at the right place.ensure timely replenishment of store from the warehouse & manage the min max levels of the department productsidentify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at the department levelwork closely with head of planning, commercial manager and distribution partners to develop and manage financial plansensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes compile communication and coordinate with the stores regarding product discontinuation, price changes and brand focusmonitor and forecast inventory levels at the relevant product and location levelmanage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products based on model stock and trends to achieve optimal sales, profit and inventory performanceidentify slow and best sellers, respond quickly to maximize sales and minimize risksimplement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders ensure all inventory targets are met, including stock turnover, terminal stock, and movements to sale outletsidentify inter-store transfer of stock and direct the distribution of good to achieve store sales/stock turn/gross margin goals across areas of responsibility responsible for accurate and timely completion of otb at the relevant product levelprovide on-going feedback and information to team members on sales results, competitive practices, and delivery issues with vendors, and other specific information which could impact the performance of the business develop, maintain and update tools, reports, etc. to support the needs of the businessskillsqualificationsgraduate or post graduate degree3-5 years’ experience in a relevant field with successfully implementing planning function excellent communication and negotiation skillsproficient in ms office strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of the industryability to lead, develop and motivate teams

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