Planner

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Planner for their LifeStyle division. This role involves analyzing sales trends, managing inventory, and collaborating with buying and store teams to optimize retail profits. Candidates should have a degree in business or finance and 2-4 years of planning experience in a retail setting.

Benefits

Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.

Friendly work environment fostering positivity.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in a Planner role.
• Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory.
• Excellent to Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends and inventory.
• Monitor line and product category performance.
• Create hindsight reports on performance against plan.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Graduate degree in business or finance

Job description

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE

Planner | MAF LifeStyle | Planning & Merchandising

Role Summary

The Planner supports the Senior Planner & Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin and inventory partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales and stock holding .

ROLE PROFILE

• Accountable for the right products / stock to be available in the right quantities at the right place at the right time.
• Responsible for monitoring line and product category performance ensuring stock is kept at optimum levels by: - Store transfers - Replenishment - Sell thru by product category - Sale and mark down management
• Plan collection’s clearance and end of season markdown for achievement of sell through to be in line with the margin expectations of the business.
• Create hindsight reports highlight performance against plan by producing a weekly sales, stock and intake summary (WSSI), future in-season sales, mark downs, intake and stock and communicate any risks to profit or stock targets to Senior Management
• Track and understand customer profiles, trends and preferences to make sound product/stock decisions meeting customer expectations
• Develop and maintain strong inter and intra departmental relationships for open and effective sharing of information and follow up actions
• Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers
• Monitor Warehouse service levels and work with Logistics to track shipments and timely delivery of stock transfers

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a related field preferably business or finance
• 2- 4 years in a Planner role
• Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory
• Excellent to Fluent English

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.