Assistant Planning Manager – Retail Analytics

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking an Assistant Planning Manager in Dubai to oversee merchandise planning and support business planning across various channels. This pivotal role involves tracking inventory, preparing financial projections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.

The successful candidate should have a degree in Business or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in merchandise and financial planning. Proficiency in planning tools like PowerBI and Excel is crucial for this position, which offers full-time employment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or retail analysis is required.
• Experience in fashion, home, multi-category retail, or large retail business environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support annual business planning by market, business unit, and channel.
• Prepare financial projections covering gross profit, gross margin, and inventory.
• Track sales, cash margin, and inventory position against the approved business plan.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Financial planning

Sales forecasting

WSSI reporting

Inventory planning

Education

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

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

JDA

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

AlFuttaim is seeking an Assistant Planning Manager in Dubai to oversee merchandise planning and support business planning across various channels. This pivotal role involves tracking inventory, preparing financial projections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.

The successful candidate should have a degree in Business or a related field and 3-5 years of experience in merchandise and financial planning. Proficiency in planning tools like PowerBI and Excel is crucial for this position, which offers full-time employment with a competitive salary.