Senior Planner

2 weeks ago


United Arab Emirates Carter & White Full time

Department: Merchandising/Planning

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Planner and Merchandiser to oversee the strategic planning and direction of our product assortments. This role will require a combination of fashion industry expertise, market analysis, and inventory management skills to drive sales, optimize stock levels, and enhance overall profitability. The Senior Planner and Merchandiser will work closely with the buying, design, and retail teams to align business objectives with the latest trends, ensuring successful execution of merchandising plans across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Merchandise and Sales Planning:
  • Identify fast-moving and slow-moving merchandise to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
  • Take action against low-performing garments, especially across all seasons.
  • Develop and revise sales forecasts, taking into account market trends, seasonality, and trading activity.
  • Create detailed merchandise plans at the store level by month and department, including sales targets, markdowns, stock intake, and stock levels.
  • Develop seasonal financial plans, examining and anticipating sales, margin, and turnover in comparison to plans and trends.
  • Analyze and anticipate fashion trends to align product offerings with customer demands.
  • Analyze competitors prices and strategies to ensure competitive advantage in the market.
  • OTB planning
  • OTB Execution
  • OTB management
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting:
  • Analyze historical sales data to create desirable SKU breakdowns by category, ensuring reasonable color counts and product classifications.
  • Forecast product movement trends and adjust stock levels accordingly to ensure efficient stock turnover.
  • Analyze sales trends in fast-moving products and adjust inventory allocation as necessary.
  • Mobilize product movement data, including stock aging, demand, and sales performance.
  • Track stock transfers across different locations, both locally and internationally, based on demand and sales trends.
  • Inventory & Stock Management:
  • Collaborate with the sourcing team to create a proper budget/OTB (Open-to-Buy) that accounts for all aspects of the products cost and margin.
  • Monitor stock levels in stores, warehouses, and transit, both in the UAE and abroad, ensuring that all stock is efficiently allocated.
  • Advise on stock and space management based on brand/product range goals and space optimization.
  • Oversee stock allocation strategies, ensuring proper location traits and allocation profiles to drive sales across various markets and stores.
  • Planning & Strategy Development:
  • Lead product location planning and SKU mix decisions, ensuring optimal categorization across various product ranges.
  • Provide actionable insights and strategic direction for marketing and sales teams, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.
  • Ensure the product range reflects the latest trends, consumer preferences, and sales data to drive continued growth.
  • Identify opportunities to increase sales through effective strategic planning and targeted execution to meet financial goals.

Requirements:

  • Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in Fashion, Retail, Apparel Business, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • Proven experience in merchandise planning for one or more of the following categories:
  • Skirts, Dresses, Shirt, Trouser, Casual Wear, Knitwear (T-shirt, Pullover, Innerwear), Woven, Outerwear, Ladies Products (long dresses, tops, bottoms, party wear), Shoes, Leather Jackets, Socks, Bags & Accessories.
  • Preferred experience in retail chains such in Ready to Wear
  • Skills and Knowledge:
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • High IQ and strong numerical skills.
  • Strong understanding of fashion trends and product knowledge.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and draw relevant conclusions to drive sales and inventory decisions.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Advanced level on Excel
  • SAP System Experience

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning & Analysis:
  • Develop and execute effective sales strategies to optimize stock levels and meet sales targets.
  • Plan for different categories and manage the allocation and replenishment of stock based on demand trends and sales data.
  • Conduct regular reviews of product performance to identify opportunities for improvement or potential issues.
  • Financial Management:
  • Ensure that all forecasts and financial plans are in line with overall brand strategy and company goals.
  • Optimize product pricing and markdown strategies to improve profitability.
  • Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the design, buying, and sales teams to ensure seamless product assortments across various retail channels.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely product delivery and accurate forecasting.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a rapidly expanding luxury brand.
  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment with exposure to international markets.
  • Opportunities for travel and involvement in high-level strategic decisions.

If you are a highly skilled Senior Planner and Merchandiser with a passion for fashion and a proven track record of success, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of an exciting, fast-growing brand.

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