Strategic Merchandise Planner & Inventory Forecast Lead

R&B Fashion; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

R&B Fashion in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Merchandise Planner to forecast, plan, and manage inventory for optimal stock levels and profitable store performance. You will analyze sales trends and work across departments to align planning with market dynamics.

The role requires 6-8 years in merchandise planning or supply chain within retail, with strong analytics and forecast skills. A related bachelor's degree is preferred.++

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning, supply chain or logistics within retail.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and analytics.
• Ability to develop sales forecasts and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, plan, and manage merchandise inventory to meet sales, margin, and markdown targets.
• Manage weekly budgets and drive like-for-like growth.
• Maintain NOS and OTB discipline across seasons and stores.

Skills

Inventory management

Retail analytics

Market trends

Sales forecasting

Budget management

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain

Job description

R&B Fashion in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Merchandise Planner to forecast, plan, and manage inventory for optimal stock levels and profitable store performance. You will analyze sales trends and work across departments to align planning with market dynamics.

The role requires 6-8 years in merchandise planning or supply chain within retail, with strong analytics and forecast skills. A related bachelor's degree is preferred.++