Planning Manager Assistant - Retail & Merchandising

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Business Planning professional to lead annual and seasonal plans by market and business unit, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets.

You will develop forecasts, manage dashboards, and provide insight-driven recommendations across cross-functional teams, leveraging tools like Power BI and Tableau. A strong Excel backbone and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail, or related field.
• 3–5 years in merchandise/financial planning or retail analysis.
• Experience with planning systems: JDA, Power BI, Tableau, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual and seasonal business plans by market and BU.
• Prepare weekly/monthly sales forecasts and financial projections.
• Create reports on sales, margin, stock, and KPIs.
• Support cross-functional planning and governance.
• Maintain planning data and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDA

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Business Planning professional to lead annual and seasonal plans by market and business unit, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets.

You will develop forecasts, manage dashboards, and provide insight-driven recommendations across cross-functional teams, leveraging tools like Power BI and Tableau. A strong Excel backbone and stakeholder communication are essential.