Retail Planning Assistant Manager: Forecasting & Merchandising

AlFuttaim

Dubai

On-site

AED 200,880 - 312,480

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking an Assistant Planning Manager for Retail Planning in Dubai to develop accurate sales and inventory plans. You will support annual business planning, coordinate markdown strategies, and improve retail performance through enhanced forecast accuracy.

With 3–5 years of experience in retail analysis and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, you will prepare financial projections and analyze category performance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of 18,000–28,000 AED per month.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, retail analysis or commercial planning.
Experience in fashion, home, food or multi-category retail preferred.
Strong knowledge of sales forecasting, inventory planning, markdown management, margin analysis and retail KPIs.
Advanced Excel skills with strong reporting and numerical ability.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage planning deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and commercial judgment.

Responsibilities

Support annual business planning by market, business unit, category, store, and channel.
Deliver weekly WSSI reporting for Clothing, Home, and total business performance.
Prepare and monitor sales, cash margin, markdown cost, closing stock and inventory plans.
Assist in developing seasonal and annual sales plans for retail stores and e-commerce.
Build weekly, monthly, and seasonal forecasts using sales history and market activity.
Prepare financial projections covering gross profit, gross margin, and inventory.
Track performance against plan and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Partner with merchandising teams to recommend markdown actions.