Planner - Everyday Goods

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG in Dubai seeks a Category Management professional to develop and execute category strategies that drive sales and profitability across assigned product groups. You will partner with marketing, sales, supply chain and finance to optimize assortments, pricing, promotions and merchandising in a fast-moving regional market.

The role requires market insight, strong analytical skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Develop category plans based on market analysis, consumer insights and company objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain and finance to execute category strategies.
• Identify growth opportunities and create actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis and company objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans.
• Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior and trends.
• Analyze sales data, market share and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Plan and optimize product assortments and pricing promotions.
• Review planograms and ensure compliance across retail locations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business goals.
• Monitor inventory levels with supply chain to ensure stock.
• Track category performance and report to management.

Skills

Category Management

Market Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

SAP - BO / BI

Excel

Power BI

IBP Tools

Job description

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for developing and executing category plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned product categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing sales supply chain and finance to ensure the successful implementation of category strategies. Your goal is to optimize product assortments pricing promotions and merchandising to meet consumer needs and achieve business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development:

• - Develop and implement category plans based on market analysis consumer insights and company objectives.
• - Identify growth opportunities within the category and create action plans to capitalize on them.

Market Analysis and Insights:

• - Conduct market research to understand consumer behavior market trends and competitive landscape.
• - Analyze sales data market share and other performance metrics to inform category decisions.

Assortment Planning & Analytics

• - Analyze & Optimize product assortments to meet consumer demand and maximize sales.

Pricing and Promotions:

• - Develop pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• - Plan and execute promotional activities to drive sales and enhance brand visibility.

Merchandising and Planogram Development:

• - Create and implement effective merchandising plans to enhance the shopper experience.
• - Review planograms and ensure compliance across all retail locations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• - Work closely with marketing sales supply chain and finance teams to align category strategies with overall business goals.
• - Communicate category plans and performance to key stakeholders.

Inventory Management:

• - Monitor inventory levels and work with supply chain to ensure optimal stock levels.
• - Manage product lifecycle including new product introductions and discontinuations.

Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• - Track category performance and provide regular reports to management.
• - Analyze the effectiveness of category initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Technical Competencies:

• SAP - BO / BI - Advanced Understanding.
• MS Office - Excel & Power BI
• Integrated Business Planning Tools