Assortment Planner - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical insurance

Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances

Up to 30% discount at GMG's premium retail sports stores

Up to 20% discount at the company's pharmacy chain

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai is hiring an Assortment Planner to manage seasonal assortments and optimize category performance across the sports retail business. You'll focus on data-driven assortment planning and inventory forecasting, ensuring alignment with sales and stock efficiency targets.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and experience with planning tools, notably SAP and Power BI. This full-time role offers family medical insurance and discounts on GMG products.

Qualifications

• Strong background in assortment planning, product analysis, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in inventory management and OTB processes.
• Advanced analytical ability with experience interpreting complex data sets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of retail operations, especially in sports retail, is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create channel‑specific assortment plans informed by market analytics and sales data.
• Analyze product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions.
• Conduct post‑season reviews and share insights with category teams.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and reduce excess.
• Support Open‑to‑Buy planning with the buying team.
• Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize sell‑through and minimize markdowns.
• Develop distribution plans for new seasons and adjust size allocations by store and region.
• Work closely with merchandisers and allocators to deliver category sales and margin targets.
• Align seasonal buys with assortment needs through partnership with category managers and buyers.
• Coordinate with allocation and distribution teams to ensure proper product flow.

Skills

Assortment planning

Inventory forecasting

Data analysis and reporting

OTB planning

Trend and lifecycle analysis

Planning software (SAP/JDA/Oracle Retail)

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Cross‑functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

JDA

Oracle Retail

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Assortment Planner - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG in Dubai is hiring an Assortment Planner to manage seasonal assortments, optimize category performance, and support buying and merchandising activities across the sports retail business. The role focuses on data‑driven assortment planning, inventory forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination to achieve sales, margin, and stock efficiency targets.

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Sporting Goods | Function: Merchandise Planning and Buying | Salary: 9000-14000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Create channel‑specific assortment plans informed by market analytics and sales data
• Analyze product lifecycle performance and recommend additions, deletions, or substitutions
• Conduct post‑season reviews and share insights with category teams
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain healthy stock positions and reduce excess
• Support Open‑to‑Buy planning with the buying team
• Forecast demand and adjust assortments to maximize sell‑through and minimize markdowns
• Develop distribution plans for new seasons and adjust size allocations by store and region
• Work closely with merchandisers and allocators to deliver category sales and margin targets
• Align seasonal buys with assortment needs through partnership with category managers and buyers
• Coordinate with allocation and distribution teams to ensure proper product flow
• Leverage planning tools such as SAP, JDA, or Oracle Retail
• Use BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to develop dashboards and reports
• Set clear performance objectives for the category with the Category Manager
• Guide the merchandiser and allocator team in executing brand and category strategies

Ideal Profile

• Strong background in assortment planning, product analysis, and forecasting
• Proficiency in inventory management and OTB processes
• Advanced analytical ability with experience interpreting complex data sets
• Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and planning software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of retail operations, especially in sports retail, is highly advantageous
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities effectively

Skills Set

• Assortment planning
• Inventory forecasting
• Data analysis and reporting
• OTB planning
• Trend and lifecycle analysis
• Planning software (SAP/JDA/Oracle Retail)
• Power BI / Tableau / Excel
• Cross‑functional collaboration

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic category planning in a leading sports retail environment
• International exposure within a diverse team
• Family medical insurance
• Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
• Up to 30% discount at GMG's premium retail sports stores
• Up to 20% discount at the company's pharmacy chain

About the Company

GMG is a global well‑being company operating across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics. With more than 120 international and home‑grown brands introduced across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG continues to expand through operational excellence, innovation, and a strong customer‑first approach.