Senior Merchandise Planner: Forecasting & Inventory Strategy

GMG

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

GMG is seeking a Senior Planner in Dubai to lead merchandise financial planning across pre-season, in-season and post-season cycles. You will develop forecasts, drive category performance insights, and collaborate with buying and merchandising to ensure stock availability and optimal assortment.

You will monitor KPIs such as GMROII, sell-through, and markdown management. The role requires a strong background in planning, analytics and SAP/ERP systems, with 5–7 years of relevant experience in a

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management.
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in retail planning or merchandising.

Responsibilities

Lead Pre-Season Planning with sales targets, margins, budgets and OTB.
Develop annual and seasonal plans using historical data and market insights.
Collaborate with Buying to define assortment strategies and guardrails.
Track in-season performance and take actions to maximize sales and profitability.
Oversee stock balancing, replenishment planning, allocation decisions and inventory optimization.
Monitor KPIs (GMROII, sell-through, stock cover, markdowns).
Prepare post-season analysis and strategic recommendations for upcoming cycles.