Senior Luxury Merch & Inventory Planner | Growth

Al Tayer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group’s Ounass luxury e‑commerce platform seeks a Planner to own the full merchandise planning cycle for an assigned division, translating strategies into budgets, OTB plans, and re‑forecasts. You will allocate stock, set markdowns and mentor junior planners to maximise net sales and in‑country fulfilment.

You will collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams, produce performance reports, and lead monthly MSSI re‑forecasts while mitigating stock and margin risks in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of merchandise planning experience in luxury retail or e‑commerce is expected.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Power BI proficiency; experience with planning software (e.g., JDA, SAP APO).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets, OTB plans and monthly re‑forecasts for the assigned area.
• Analyse sales, margin and inventory data to drive optimal inventory levels and markdown strategies.
• Collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams to align planning with brand and market objectives.
• Produce regular performance reports and present insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor sell‑through rates and adjust plans to meet in‑country fulfilment targets.
• Lead the MSSI re‑forecasting process each month.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to stockouts, overstock and margin erosion.
• Develop and coach junior planners, fostering a high‑performing planning team.
• Support the implementation of planning tools and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Al Tayer Group’s financial and operational policies.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Advanced Excel/Power BI

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

JDA

SAP APO

Excel/Power BI

Job description

Al Tayer Group’s Ounass luxury e‑commerce platform seeks a Planner to own the full merchandise planning cycle for an assigned division, translating strategies into budgets, OTB plans, and re‑forecasts. You will allocate stock, set markdowns and mentor junior planners to maximise net sales and in‑country fulfilment.

You will collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams, produce performance reports, and lead monthly MSSI re‑forecasts while mitigating stock and margin risks in a