Merchandise Planner

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DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and works with more than 400 international brands across luxury fashion, beauty, jewelry, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Chalhoub Group fosters a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with over 16,000 professionals across eight countries. The Group is committed to sustainability, being a member of the UN Global Compact and aiming for Net Zero by 2040. What You'll Be Doing The Merchandise Planner will drive sales and profitability through effective inventory management, planning, and forecasting. The role requires analytical skills, market trend awareness, and attention to detail. Product Planning Develop sales plans and OTB by collaborating with buying, finance, retail, and e-commerce teams. Manage Monthly Sales and Stock Intake plans to optimize stock levels. Forecast and re-forecast sales based on performance and market trends. Conduct margin analysis to identify profitability improvements. Collaborate on seasonal markdown strategies to maximize sales and margins. Monitor and manage OTB for budget and inventory control. Support inventory management, including stock tracking and replenishment. Address aging stock and improve liquidation processes. Conduct range planning analysis for different channels and regions. Track key timelines and milestones to adhere to critical paths. Perform market trend analysis and communicate risks and opportunities. Re-plan in-season based on performance updates and support management presentations. Assist in developing category assortment plans. Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement Monitor KPIs such as Sell-Through, DOI, OTIF, GM, and allocation efficiency. Team Leadership and Development Supervise and mentor junior planners and allocators, fostering collaboration. What You’ll Need To Succeed 2+ years of experience in merchandise and supply planning within retail, beauty, fashion, or FMCG. Proficiency in planning tools like Blue Yonder, SAP, or similar. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. Strong analytical and strategic skills for inventory optimization. Understanding of OTB planning, inventory management, and markdown strategies. What We Can Offer You We offer enriching experiences, learning opportunities, and diverse career paths. Our benefits include health care, child education support, flexible working, and employee discounts. We Invite All Applicants to Apply We value diversity and are committed to inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, race, religion, nationality, or disability. Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing and Sales Industries: Retail, Luxury Goods, Jewelry #J-18808-Ljbffr