Assistant Planning Manager

منذ 3 أيام

sharjah, الإمارات العربية المتحدة Tanqeeb دوام كامل
Business PlanningResponsible for Planning Annual Business Plan by Market and Business Unit.
Deliver Weekly Warehouse Sales and Stock Intake (WSSI) for Clothing & Home, Food and Total Business.
Execute Markdown Management ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Sales & Financial PlanningSupport 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.
Business Unit Sales PlanningSupport Planning Manager in Business Unit sales planning by season, incorporating new product strategies and potential sales gaps from the previous year.
Monitor performance against plan, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to optimize seasonal results.
Markdown & Price OptimizationSupport 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.
Reporting & AnalysisPrepare 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 CollaborationSupport Finance in validating forecasts and financial submissions.
Work with Buying and Merchandising team on Weekly BU and Dept level planning.
System & Process SupportMaintain accurate planning data and product hierarchies in reporting systems.
Develop templates, dashboards, and presentations for planning reviews.
Desired Candidate ProfileRequired Skills To Be Successful:Strong analytical and numerical skills, proficient in Excel and reporting tools.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across functions.
Advanced Excel & reporting skills.
What Qualifies You For The Role: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.
Experience with planning systems such as JDA, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.