Associate Planner

Ounass; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Ounass is seeking a Merchandise Planner to support annual and seasonal budgets and forecasts for a multi-channel retail operation in Dubai. The role involves analyzing historical performance, market trends and customer demand to drive trading decisions, stock targets and localisation opportunities.

Strong Excel skills and a commercial mindset are essential. You will collaborate with Buying, Commercial, Digital, Finance and Supply Chain teams to prepare performance reports, identify opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 2–3 years of merchandise planning experience in retail/e-commerce.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability with ability to interpret complex reports.

Responsibilities

• Support annual and seasonal budgets and forecasts through historical performance and market trends.
• Prepare sales margin and stock analyses to inform merchandise planning and trading decisions.
• Identify growth opportunities through data analysis and performance reviews.
• Prepare SKU- and class-level plans and share data-driven recommendations with Buying teams.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to support planning and execution.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Analytical thinking

Financial modelling

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You ll Be Doing -

Supporting the development of annual and seasonal sales budgets and forecasts through the analysis of historical performance market trends and customer demand Preparing sales margin and stock analysis to support merchandise planning and trading decisions Identifying size-profile localisation and growth opportunities through data analysis and regular performance reviews Analysing assortment performance and inventory flow to highlight emerging trends risks and commercial opportunities Supporting the development of channel-level assortment plans in line with budgeted receipt and stock targets Preparing SKU- and class-level plans and sharing data-driven recommendations with Buying teams for review and validation Contributing insights to assortment optimisation and localisation initiatives based on customer behaviour and regional performance Monitoring in-season sales stock and margin performance across categories and channels Preparing weekly and monthly performance reports that clearly communicate opportunities risks and recommended actions Supporting allocation and replenishment activities by analysing demand stock levels and trading performance Recommending markdown reallocation and replenishment actions in line with agreed financial targets Collaborating with Buying Commercial Digital Finance Supply Chain Warehouse and other teams to support effective planning execution Providing analytical input to support cross-functional decisions and trade discussions Preparing analysis and commercial insights for brand and supplier performance reviews Taking ownership of assigned deliverables while contributing positively to the wider Planning team

What We re Looking For -

Bachelor s degree in Business Finance Supply Chain or another relevant field 2 3 years of merchandise planning experience within a multi-channel retail or e-commerce organisation Strong numerical and analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex reports and quantitative information Good financial modelling and analysis skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office Experience using financial analysis and merchandise planning tools A commercial mindset and a practical solutions-focused approach to problem-solving Good understanding of retail relevant products and market dynamics The ability to build productive cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively to deliver business results Strong stakeholder management communication and presentation skills The confidence to negotiate and influence effectively Strong attention to detail organisation and prioritisation skills A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take ownership of results Proficiency in English