Merchandise Planner

Chalhoub Group (on behalf of Zimmermann); Dubai; Remote; AED 200,000 - 320,000; 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, seeks an experienced Merchandise Planner to lead demand forecasting, inventory planning and cross-functional alignment with Buying, Finance, Retail and Ecommerce teams.

You will develop brand-level stock plans, oversee allocation, prepare S&OP data and drive disciplined forecasting for seasonal products while mentoring planners and allocators across channels.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in merchandise and supply planning, preferably retail or fashion
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as Blue Yonder or SAP
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, 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 teams
• 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 (S&OP)
• Challenge seasonal forecasts and input rolling demand forecasts for permanent products
• Build capacity plans accounting for supply chain, logistics and vendor constraints
• Manage markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory turnover
• Monitor planning KPIs such as full price sell-through, DOI, OTIF and fill rates
• Manage and mentor Merchandise Planners and Allocators

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecast, OTB and inventory plans with Buying, Finance, Retail and Ecommerce teams
• 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 (S&OP)
• Challenge seasonal forecasts and input rolling demand forecasts for permanent products
• Build capacity plans accounting for supply chain, logistics and vendor constraints
• Manage markdown and liquidation plans to optimize inventory turnover
• Monitor planning KPIs such as full price sell-through, DOI, OTIF and fill rates
• Manage and mentor Merchandise Planners and Allocators

Requirements

• 5-7 years in merchandise and supply planning, preferably retail or fashion
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as Blue Yonder or SAP
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, 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 and distributor across the Middle East with over 16,000 professionals and more than 950 stores.