Assistant Planner

Al Tayer Motors; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive company is seeking an Assistant Planner to support the Planning team in the e-commerce environment. This role involves accurate reporting, effective inventory control, and providing analytical insights to enhance performance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in retail or e-commerce. Strong numerical skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential. The company values organized, proactive individuals eager to improve processes and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or e-commerce is preferred, especially in merchandising, planning, buying, finance, or supply chain.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team with weekly and monthly trading reports and performance analysis.
• Develop a deep understanding of category, brand, and department performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Optimize inventory management to enhance availability, sell-through, and stock health on the e-commerce platform.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic e-commerce environment. The Assistant Planner will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate reporting, effective inventory control, and providing analytical support to the Planning team. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow within the e-commerce merchandise planning domain.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team with weekly and monthly trading reports and performance analysis.
• Develop a deep understanding of category, brand, and department performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist in OTB, forecasting, and budget processes by compiling and analyzing accurate data.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for reorders, ensuring alignment with OTB and trading performance.
• Optimize inventory management to enhance availability, sell-through, and stock health on the e-commerce platform.
• Execute allocations and reorders promptly and accurately.
• Monitor replenishment performance and receipts against forecasts.
• Coordinate with replenishment teams to manage and track SKUs.
• Escalate stock risks and opportunities to the relevant teams.
• Maintain data integrity across planning tools and reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Previous experience in retail or e-commerce is preferred, especially in merchandising, planning, buying, finance, or supply chain.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with confidence in handling data and generating reports.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Organized and proactive, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Driven by a desire to continuously improve and evolve processes.
• A keen interest in luxury e-commerce and customer insights.