Associate - Merchandise Planner

Chalhoub Group (on behalf of Zimmermann); Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Child education contribution

Remote and flexible working policies

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Chalhoub Group (on behalf of Zimmermann) is seeking a skilled Merchandise Planning professional to lead demand forecasting, OTB and inventory plans across channels. You will collaborate with Buying, Finance, Retail and Ecommerce to align budgets and drive brand performance.

The role requires 2-3 years in planning within fashion retail, strong analytical abilities, and hands-on experience with Blue Yonder or SAP. Remote-friendly policies and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in merchandising or supply planning in retail or fashion.
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as Blue Yonder or SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of inventory management, OTB calculations and markdown planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecast, OTB and inventory plans with Buying, Finance, Retail and Ecommerce.
• Develop brand-level stock and supply plans by channel based on sales and buying budgets.
• Oversee store allocation and replenishment parameters.
• Prepare data for Sales and Operations Planning processes.
• Challenge seasonal forecasts and input rolling forecasts for baseline products.
• Manage markdown and liquidation plans to optimize turnover and protect margin.
• Monitor planning KPIs such as full price sell-through, DOI, OTIF and fill rates.
• Manage and mentor merchandise planners and allocators.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecast, OTB and inventory plans with Buying, Finance, Retail and Ecommerce
• Develop brand-level stock and supply plans by channel based on sales and buying budgets
• Oversee store allocation and replenishment parameters
• Prepare data for Sales and Operations Planning processes
• Challenge seasonal forecasts and input rolling forecasts for baseline products
• Manage markdown and liquidation plans to optimize turnover and protect margin
• Monitor planning KPIs such as full price sell-through, DOI, OTIF and fill rates
• Manage and mentor merchandise planners and allocators

Requirements

• 2-3 years in merchandise or supply planning, preferably retail or fashion
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as Blue Yonder or SAP
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of inventory management, OTB calculations and markdown planning

Benefits

• Health care
• Child education contribution
• Remote and flexible working policies
• Exclusive employee discounts

About the Company

Chalhoub Group is a luxury retailer across the Middle East with over 950 stores, 400 brand partners and 16,000 employees.