Assistant Planning Manager: Forecasting, Inventory & Merch

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail in Dubai invites applications for Assistant Planning Manager to support planning across multiple channels. You will forecast sales, margins, markdowns, and inventory while coordinating with Merchandising, Allocation, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate plans.

The role emphasizes annual business planning, markdown execution, and data-driven reporting. Candidates should bring 3–5 years of planning experience and strong Excel skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or retail analysis.
• Experience with planning systems such as JDA, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan Annual Business Plan by Market and Business Unit.
• Deliver Weekly Warehouse Sales and Stock Intake (WSSI) for Clothing & Home, Food and Total Business.
• Execute Markdown Management aligning with business objectives.
• Develop seasonal and annual sales plans by market, store, category, and channel.
• Prepare financial projections for Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markdown, and Inventory.
• Track performance versus plan and highlight risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Buying and Merchandising to validate forecasts.

Skills

Excel

Reporting tools

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

JDA

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Al-Futtaim Retail in Dubai invites applications for Assistant Planning Manager to support planning across multiple channels. You will forecast sales, margins, markdowns, and inventory while coordinating with Merchandising, Allocation, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate plans.

The role emphasizes annual business planning, markdown execution, and data-driven reporting. Candidates should bring 3–5 years of planning experience and strong Excel skills in a fast-paced retail environment.