Associate Planner Al Tayer Group Dubai

Al Tayer Group is currently looking for as an Associate Planner who will be responsible for delivering the division/brand merchandise strategy through development of the seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans, including forecasting and allocation of product; with a view to maximizing sales and gross margin. This is a mid level full time role. The salary of this role ranges from 5000 AED to 12000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview.

Reesponsibilities of Associate Planner

• Deliver category sales, gross margin and sell-through performance to plan.
• Participate in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts for specific brands by analyzing data on seasonal/ yearly trends.
• Monitor performance against plan, taking appropriate action to maximize sales and margins Identify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at department level.
• Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock, whilst analyzing action taken on mark-downs to maximize profit.
• Manage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products based on model stock and trends to achieve optimal sales, profit and inventory performance.
• Identify slow and best sellers, responding quickly to maximize sales and minimize risks.
• Implement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders.
• Ensure all inventory targets are met, including stock turnover, terminal stock and movements to sale outlets.
• Identify inter-store transfer of stock and direct the distribution of goods to ensure store targets are met.
• Responsibility for accurate and timely completion of OTB at the relevant product level.
• Maintain OTB to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targets.
• Provide ongoing feedback and information to team members on sales results, competitive practices, and delivery issues with vendors and other specific information which could impact the performance of the business.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Manage all aspects relating to shipments, logistical processing and allocation function.
• Analyze Suppliers’ delivery performance and, in conjunction with the Buying team, take appropriate actions.
• Develop and maintain effective working partnership with divisions particularly Retail Managers / Store Managers / Logistics and Operations.
• Drive decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at division and location level.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes.

What You’ll Do More?

• Readily distinguishes between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations.
• Manage communication and coordination with stores regarding price changes, product discontinuation, and brand / item focus.
• Ensure team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company’s mission, values and policies.
• Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team.
• Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
• Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable.
• Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Takes consistent action to develop new skills.
• Finds ways to apply strengths to new issues. Is aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels.
• Seeks assignments that stretch him/her beyond comfort zone.
• Decisively makes high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty.
• Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions.
• Skillfully separates opinions from facts.
• Is respected by others for displaying superior judgment.

Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for role of a Associate Planner are as under:

• University Degree.
• 3-5 years experience successfully implementing planning function of large scale retail operations.
• Good experience in footware category with background in Omni channels.

Skills Desired

• Computer literacy.
• Analytical skills and in depth knowledge of the industry.
• Able to communicate effectively at Management level.
• Knowledge in Budgeting, Open to Buy and replenishment.

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