Strategic Planning & Forecasting Analyst

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail in Dubai invites an Assistant Planning Manager to drive financial, sales and inventory plans across multiple channels. You will forecast sales, margins, markdowns and stock to support strong business performance and efficient stock management.

Collaborating with Merchandising, Allocation, Retail and Supply Chain, you will deliver weekly, monthly, and seasonal plans, prepare KPIs and reports, and help optimize pricing and promotions while protecting margin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or retail analysis.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, proficient in Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with planning systems (e.g., JDA, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan Annual Business Plan by Market and BU.
• Deliver Weekly WSSI for Clothing & Home, Food, and Total Business.
• Execute Markdown Management and maintain markdown spend within budget.
• Prepare financial projections for Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markdown, and Inventory.
• Develop seasonal and annual sales forecasts and track performance against plan.
• Collaborate with Finance, Buying and Merchandising to optimize planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Advanced Excel

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

JDA

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

Al-Futtaim Retail in Dubai invites an Assistant Planning Manager to drive financial, sales and inventory plans across multiple channels. You will forecast sales, margins, markdowns and stock to support strong business performance and efficient stock management.

Collaborating with Merchandising, Allocation, Retail and Supply Chain, you will deliver weekly, monthly, and seasonal plans, prepare KPIs and reports, and help optimize pricing and promotions while protecting margin.