Senior Luxury Merchandising Planner — OTB & Analytics

Al Tayer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Al Tayer Group’s Ounass division seeks a Senior Merchandise Planner to own budgeting, open-to-buy plans, and monthly re-forecasts. You will translate commercial and buying strategies into actionable financial plans to maximise net sales, margin and sell-through while ensuring in-country fulfilment.

You will collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams, lead the monthly MSSI re-forecasting, and mentor junior planners in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

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.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel/Power BI proficiency; experience with planning software (e.g., JDA, SAP APO).
• Proven ability to translate commercial strategy into actionable financial plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
• Track record of driving net sales, margin and sell-through improvements.
• Leadership experience developing junior talent.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and monthly re-forecasts for the assigned area.
• Analyse sales, margin and inventory data to drive optimal levels and markdowns.
• Collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams to align planning with 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 and overstock.
• Develop and coach junior planners, fostering a high-performing team.
• Support the implementation of planning tools and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

JDA

SAP APO

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

MBA (preferred)

Tools

JDA

SAP APO

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Al Tayer Group’s Ounass division seeks a Senior Merchandise Planner to own budgeting, open-to-buy plans, and monthly re-forecasts. You will translate commercial and buying strategies into actionable financial plans to maximise net sales, margin and sell-through while ensuring in-country fulfilment.

You will collaborate with buying, merchandising and commercial teams, lead the monthly MSSI re-forecasting, and mentor junior planners in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.