Merchandise Planner - Fashion
Chalhoub Group
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans and sizing analysis by Channel / Region / Store and sell through reports at SKU Level by stores which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what if Scenarios.Monitor Inventory Aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity.Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail.Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions.Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendationsMonitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales.Typical KPI for this function:
Stock Holding
Quality of the stock mix
Aging of the stock
Net Working Capital
Range efficiency
Forecast accuracy
Full Price Sell ThroughWhat you'll need to succeed
- Preferably graduated with a Bachelor degree in Science or Busines
- 3+ years of experience in Planning in Fashion Retail or FMCG
- Highly analytical and data-driven working comfortably with quantitative figures
- Advanced knowledge of excel and MS office and planning tools
- Experience in of forecasting, merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment and financial planning processes and systems
- Commercially minded problem-solver with proven track-record of delivering financial targets
- Strong stakeholder management, aiming for win-win solution
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of retail & fashion business
- Communicate with candor and value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life, collaborating with
- Self starter enthusiastic and pragmatic
- Proficient in the English language
- Full Price Gross Margin