Planner FMCG GMG Dubai

GMG is currently seeking to hire a candidate for the job role of Planner in FMCG to join their team in GMG Building ,Umm Hurair Rd, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 10000-25000 AED/month.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and analysis information on brand/category sales history, stock budget, current inventory level, and prepares sales forecast by brand/category and season to ensure seasonal ‘open-to-buy’ figures.
• Monitors brand/category plans based on insights gained from store analytics, customer preference, historical trends.
• Coordinates with the buying team for necessary execution and ensures effective in season management across retails stores/areas.
• Prepares capacity plan and control inventories at each store; tracks and monitors inventory levels for each brand/category. Keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints.
• Ensures identification of obsolete/slow moving stock and obtain management approval on markdowns and product discounts to ensure stock is liquidated as per retail /brand SOP guidelines.
• Prepares variance analysis reports pf stocks and sales against budgeted figures. Identify brand/category growth opportunities to minimize down trending business.
• To manage Seasonal Sell Through at Brand/Category level.
• Promotion and EOSS Planning as per Ministry Guidelines.
• Monitors and sets targets by brand/category for ITR, GMROI & GMROII and densities to increase profitability.
• Self-Management: Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year.
• Takes ownership of their own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the individual development plan. Which goes beyond just training and development.
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth.

Requirements for Role of Planner

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Buying and Merchandising or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 5-6 years experience in planning, supply chain management, or related roles.

Supervisor Geant GMG Dubai