Strategic Demand Planner & Inventory Optimizer

Chalhoub Group

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Chalhoub Group in United Arab Emirates is seeking a Demand Planner to drive sales and profitability through precise inventory management, forecasting, and data analytics. You will own monthly sales and stock intake plans, analyze market trends, and collaborate with Buying and Trade teams to optimize margins while maintaining healthy stock across channels.

Strong analytical acumen and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Strong communication and influencing skills for data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain Monthly Sales and Stock Intake plans to optimize stock levels, maximizing sales and margin.
Own forecasting and re-forecasting by analyzing sales performance and market trends to adjust plans.
Conduct margin analysis under supervision to identify profitability improvements and risks.
Collaborate with Buying and Trade teams to execute seasonal markdown strategies for margins and inventory control.
Monitor and manage OTB to support budget utilization and seasonal trading actions.
Support inventory management by ensuring accurate stock tracking across channels.
Identify aging stock and improve liquidation, resolving inventory discrepancies.
Conduct range planning analysis by channel/region/store aligning merchandise strategy with demand.
Track timelines from OTB to end-of-season actions to support critical path adherence.
Provide trade analysis on market trends and consumer preferences to the team.