National Assistant Planner

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Dubai

August 27, 2026

Application ends: November 24, 2026

REQUIREMENTS

Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Strong financial and commercial acumen.
Data interpretation and problem-solving.
Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field.
3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or retail analysis, preferably in fashion or multi-category retail.
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.

RESPONSIBILITES

Business Plan and Delivery

Responsible for Planning Annual Business Plan by Market and Business Unit (BU).
Deliver Weekly WSSI for Clothing & Home, Food, and Total Business.
Execute Markdown Management.
Ensure robust and forward-thinking Business Plan.
Deliver Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost, and Closing Stock as per Business Plan.

Sales & Financial Planning

Support the development of seasonal and annual sales plans by market, store, category, and channel (Retail, E-Commerce, Omnichannel).
Assist in building weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales forecasts, incorporating past performance, trends, and business drivers.
Prepare financial projections for Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Markdown, and Inventory.
Track performance versus plan and highlight risks or opportunities.
Understand market opportunities and lost opportunities from previous year by market and store.

Business Unit Sales Planning

Support Planning Manager in Business Unit sales planning by season, incorporating new product strategies, forward-looking initiatives, and potential sales gaps from previous year.
Monitor performance against plan, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to optimize seasonal results.

Markdown & Price Optimization

Support markdown planning, price phasing, and promotional analysis.
Track sell-through and aging stock to recommend timely markdown actions.
Partner with Merchandising to ensure markdown strategy protects margin while achieving sell-through targets.
Ensure markdown spends are within the budget.
Maintain sell-through of sale line as per plan.
Ensure no sale products are sold at below cost.

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare weekly and monthly business performance reports including sales, margin, stock, and KPIs.
Analyze product, category, and store performance to support strategic decisions.
Identify business risks and provide insight-driven recommendations.
Ensure timely delivery of trade reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration