Planning Associate – Beauty (Retail)

Al Tayer Insignia; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Insignia in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Planner to support our Buying & Planning team by ensuring the right products are available at the right place and the right time. This role focuses on data, inventory and cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance for leading fashion, beauty and luxury brands.

You will work with replenishment, inventory insights and supplier coordination in a fast-paced retail environment, requiring accuracy, initiative and strong communication with

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' retail planning, allocation or merchandise planning experience.
• Mandatory GCC retail planning experience within fashion, beauty, luxury or department store retail.
• Strong understanding of merchandise planning, replenishment and inventory management.
• Excel and ERP proficiency, SAP preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product master data, purchase orders and allocations.
• Monitor inventory levels to maximise sales, stock availability and profitability.
• Manage replenishment, transfers and allocation of merchandise across stores.
• Coordinate with suppliers, logistics and internal stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery.
• Track shipments, highlighting risks and resolving delivery issues proactively.
• Support planners and buyers with reporting, sales analysis and inventory insights.
• Maintain shipment trackers and ensuring accurate system updates.
• Process supplier documentation, order confirmations and return-to-vendor requests.
• Collaborating closely with Buying, Logistics, Finance, Operations, Retail and Marketing teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Retail planning

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Al Tayer Insignia in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Planner to support our Buying & Planning team by ensuring the right products are available at the right place and the right time. This role focuses on data, inventory and cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance for leading fashion, beauty and luxury brands.

You will work with replenishment, inventory insights and supplier coordination in a fast-paced retail environment, requiring accuracy, initiative and strong communication with