Retail Planning Lead: Forecasting, Inventory & Growth

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Planning Manager - Retail Sales and Inventory based in Dubai, UAE. This senior role focuses on merchandise planning and commercial forecasting to improve stock performance and business growth.

The ideal candidate will lead financial planning across various channels, ensure alignment of inventory investments, and deliver timely reports to senior management.

Strong experience in retail planning and proven skills in analytics and commercial decision-making are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in retail merchandise planning, sales forecasting, or inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop annual and seasonal commercial plans.
• Experience producing and managing WSSI reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual business planning process by market, channel, and Business Unit.
• Develop robust commercial plans for various product categories.
• Forecast gross sales, gross profit, and markdown exposure.

Skills

Retail merchandise planning

Sales forecasting

Financial planning

WSSI reporting

Gross margin planning

Inventory optimization

Promotional planning

Job description

AlFuttaim is seeking a Planning Manager - Retail Sales and Inventory based in Dubai, UAE. This senior role focuses on merchandise planning and commercial forecasting to improve stock performance and business growth.

The ideal candidate will lead financial planning across various channels, ensure alignment of inventory investments, and deliver timely reports to senior management.

Strong experience in retail planning and proven skills in analytics and commercial decision-making are essential for success in this role.