Manager - Supply Planning

Landmark Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Group in the UAE seeks a Manager - Supply Planning to oversee end-to-end inventory control, stock movements, clearance management, and system updates for UAE stores. You will align supply planning with commercial strategies and drive optimised stock utilisation.

The role requires 8-10 years in supply planning, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and collaboration with Buying, Brand Planning, Merchandising and Finance to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning.
• Experience across Apparel and Non-Apparel categories.
• UAE experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and Power BI is mandatory.
• Proven ability to analyse sales, inventory, demand and supply data to drive replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels across RDC, stores, outlets and clearance locations.
• Monitor stock availability, ageing and slow-moving inventory and drive corrective actions.
• Develop stock movement and allocation plans based on demand, capacity and business requirements.
• Optimize inventory to balance product availability and working capital.
• Drive liquidation of ageing and 18+ month stocks through transfers, outlets, clearance or write-offs.
• Manage defective, obsolete and non-sellable stock write-off processes with Finance and Warehouse.
• Track ageing inventory and minimize inventory losses.

Skills

Supply Planning

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Tools

RMS

Shala

Job description

The Manager - Supply Planning is responsible for end-to-end inventory control, stock movements, clearance management, system updates, and store support activities. The role ensures optimal stock utilization, timely clearance of aging and defective inventory, and alignment with supply planning and commercial strategies across UAE stores.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory & Supply Planning

• Manage inventory levels across RDC, stores, outlets and clearance locations.
• Monitor stock availability, excess, ageing and slow-moving inventory and drive corrective actions.
• Develop stock movement and allocation plans based on demand, capacity and business requirements.
• Optimize inventory to balance product availability and working capital.
• Drive liquidation of ageing and 18+ month stocks through transfers, outlets, clearance or approved write-offs.
• Manage defective, obsolete and non-sellable stock write-off processes in coordination with Finance and Warehouse.
• Track ageing inventory and minimizing inventory losses.

3. Outlet & Clearance Planning

• Plan and monitor stock allocation to outlets and clearance stores based on capacity and performance.
• Identify suitable stocks for outlet movement and ensure timely execution of approved transfers.
• Monitor promotional pricing and stock liquidation initiatives.

4. Inventory Analysis & Control

• Analyze stock-take data, stock ageing and RMS vs. WMS variances.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs including stock cover, availability, ageing, sell-through and inventory accuracy.

5. System & Operational Management

• Ensure accurate and timely updates in RMS and Shala for pricing, promotions, stock pullouts and e-commerce requirements.
• Oversee local PO creation, invoice booking, P2P and GRN reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate COC/event files and inventory documentation.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Buying, Brand Planning, Merchandising, Warehouse, Stores, Finance, E-commerce and Quality teams.
• Provide inventory insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Resolve supply and inventory-related issues and ensure timely execution.

7. Support territory budget activity and phasing along with data support

• Support territory budgeting and phasing activity yearly
• Provide data and information support for Monthly and Quarterly business reviews
• Help on territory inventory initiatives through analytical analysis with MIS

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning, preferably within a large-scale retail environment.
• Strong experience across Apparel and Non-Apparel categories, with exposure to Large Format Stores.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and Power BI is mandatory.
• Proven ability to analyse sales, inventory, demand and supply data to drive effective replenishment and inventory planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.