Strategic Retail Staffing & Scheduling Lead

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Exposure to structured planning frameworks

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Staff Planner to manage workforce planning and scheduling for IKEA. This role ensures effective scheduling aligned with business needs and compliance with labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have a degree, 2-3 years in workforce planning, and expertise in retail operations. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a diversified group.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in staff scheduling or workforce planning within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of scheduling and rostering techniques.
• Good knowledge of retail operations and labor law requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete staff planning cycle for the store.
• Develop optimized rosters balancing demand, availability, and priorities.
• Analyze schedules and trends to ensure efficient store capacity.

Skills

Workforce planning and rostering

Retail operations understanding

Data analysis and reporting

MS Excel proficiency

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a Staff Planner to manage workforce planning and scheduling for IKEA. This role ensures effective scheduling aligned with business needs and compliance with labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have a degree, 2-3 years in workforce planning, and expertise in retail operations. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a diversified group.