Assistant Planning Manager | Retail | M&S | UAE

Overview

Oversee sales planning, KPI management, space & OTB, and markdown strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• business reporting
• sales forecasting
• markdown strategy
• otb planning
• space planning
• kpi management

Tasks

-Deliver accurate Business Reports and provide analysis to drive key Business KPIs. -Manage End to End Process on Markdown/Promotion Strategy. -Work with Buying and Retail teams to plan accurate sales by Week and BU. -Work closely with Finance and Retail teams to plan accurate Annual Sales Budget by Month and Market. -The Merchandise Planning Manager is integral to overseeing and directing the sales planning processes across different market segments and business units at varying time scales—annually, monthly, and daily. The role's focal point is to manage critical business KPIs, including sales, cash margin, markdown costs, and closing stocks. Additionally, this position involves controlling space and OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning for the business and ensuring the provision of comprehensive and accurate business reports. Collaboration with finance, retail, and buying teams is crucial for devising sales budgets and strategies, alongside managing markdown and promotion strategies effectively. Success in this role depends heavily on analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. -Forecast Sales by Day for the total business. -Plan Annual Business Plan by Market, Store, and BU at annual, monthly, and daily levels. -Control Space and OTB Planning by Business Unit (BU) for the business. -Engage in ad hoc projects as assigned. -Manage all Key Business KPI's: Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost, and Closing Stock.

Requirements

• ms excel
• sap
• university graduate
• fmcg
• analytical
• communication

What You Bring

-Advanced MS Excel proficiency. -Strong analytical and numeric skills. -Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and knowledge of SAP as an advantage. -Strong analytical capabilities paired with excellent business acumen. -University graduate with a minimum of 8 years experience in planning, with management experience from the FMCG/Food Retailing industry. -Experience in the FMCG/Food Retailing industry. -High attention to detail, numerate skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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About Al-Futtaim

-Born in the 1930s as a family venture in Dubai, it evolved into a regional powerhouse across 18 countries. -It built a portfolio spanning automotive, retail, real estate, finance, health, and education divisions. -Real estate highlights include Dubai Festival City, mixed-use developments, and logistics hubs. -Financial services include insurance, broking, and consumer financing across the region. -Health segment delivers modern clinics and patient-centric care solutions. -Education arm partners with global institutions, supports Arabic excellence, and collaborates with NASA challenges. -The narrative includes pioneering projects like hydrogen fuel stations and AI-driven retail innovation.

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