Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim has brought fun and happiness to the lives of people from around the world.Role Summary
The Planner works closely with the Senior Planner and Planning Manager to analyze sales performance, margins, and inventory across multiple dimensions. By collaborating with Buying and Store teams, the role focuses on maximizing profitability through effective planning, trading, and stock management. It also oversees delivery, allocation, and replenishment processes to ensure optimal stock levels and availability.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right locations, and at the right time.
- Plan and execute end-of-season clearance and markdown strategies to achieve targeted sell-through and margin goals.
- Support the development and implementation of markdown and promotional plans, including offers such as gift-with-purchase, multi-buy deals, and price adjustments.
- Monitor logistics costs across regions and highlight any negative impact on margins.
- Track warehouse performance and collaborate with Logistics teams to ensure timely stock movement and delivery.
- Support sustainability initiatives aligned with the “Dare Today, Change Tomorrow” strategy.
- Analyze customer behavior, preferences, and trends to inform product and inventory decisions.
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure effective communication and execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a planning role.
- Mandatory experience in the fashion retail industry.
- Hands-on experience with Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and inventory optimisation.
- Strong proficiency in English communication skills.