Remote Merchandise Planner - Forecast & Inventory Optimizer

Showcify, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Child education contribution

Remote and flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chalhoub Group in Dubai seeks a Merchandise Planner to optimize sales, margin and inventory across channels by building accurate forecasts, managing OTB, and translating commercial strategy into balanced stock plans.

You will collaborate with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams; monitor KPIs like sell-through and inventory days; lead Merch Planners and Allocators, and contribute to continuous improvement in planning.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in merchandise and supply planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, or related field.
• Hands-on planning tools experience with systems like Blue Yonder or SAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain demand forecasts, OTB and inventory plans across channels with cross-functional teams.
• Inform merchandise strategies using sales data and market conditions.
• Develop stock and supply plans by brand and channel to meet budgets.
• Oversee allocation, replenishment parameters and ensure timely execution with Order Management.
• Monitor KPIs like sell-through, ISA, DOI, OTIF and fill rates.
• Lead and mentor Merchandise Planners and Allocators to align with objectives.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical

Collaboration

Inventory management

OTB calculations

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Tools

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Chalhoub Group in Dubai seeks a Merchandise Planner to optimize sales, margin and inventory across channels by building accurate forecasts, managing OTB, and translating commercial strategy into balanced stock plans.

You will collaborate with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams; monitor KPIs like sell-through and inventory days; lead Merch Planners and Allocators, and contribute to continuous improvement in planning.