Assistant Merchandise Planner

Ounass; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury e-commerce platform is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner to join its Planning team. This role involves supporting data-driven merchandise plans and ensuring alignment of stock with demand. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This opportunity offers a dynamic workplace culture, professional development potential, and competitive salary with employee benefits.

Benefits

Dynamic workplace culture

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in merchandise planning or related field.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to planning systems.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of weekly and monthly trading reports.
• Analyze trading and inventory data to make informed decisions.
• Assist with inventory management to improve stock availability.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for an Assistant Merchandise Planner to support our Planning team in delivering commercial, data-driven merchandise plans for a fast-paced luxury e-commerce environment. The role focuses on reporting accuracy, inventory control, and analytical support across pre-season and in-season trading, ensuring stock is aligned with demand, OTB targets, and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Planner / Senior Planner in preparing weekly and monthly trading reports, performance tracking, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Developing a strong understanding of category, brand, and department performance to support the identification of risks and opportunities.
• Supporting OTB, forecasting, and budgeting processes through accurate data compilation and basic analysis.
• Assisting with continuity and seasonal reorders by preparing data in line with OTB guidelines and trading performance.
• Supporting inventory management activities to improve availability, sell-through, and overall stock health across the e-commerce platform.
• Executing allocations and reorders accurately and within agreed timelines, following defined processes.
• Monitoring weekly replenishment performance and tracking receipts against forecast.
• Supporting the setup and tracking of replenishment SKUs in coordination with replenishment counterparts.
• Highlighting potential stock risks and opportunities and escalating findings to the Planner / Senior Planner where required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date data across planning tools, Excel trackers, and reporting systems.
• Analyzing trading and inventory data to support buying and planning decision-making.
• Continuously building knowledge of Ounass planning tools, systems, and planning best practices.
• Working closely with Buying, Digital, Commercial, Finance, Logistics, and Operations teams to support day-to-day execution.
• Participating in cross-functional meetings and supporting action tracking and follow-ups as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to evolving merchandise planning systems, tools, and best practices at Ounass.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, thriving in a team-oriented and cross-functional environment.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Someone coming with 1-2 years of experience.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Employee discounts and access to exclusive product promotions.

Ready to make an impact in our Planning Team? Apply now!