UAE National Assistant Planner
About the role
Job
Overview
The Assistant Planner will support the Planning team with sales, stock and demand planning across assigned categories, helping ensure the right products are available in the right locations at the right time. Working closely with Merchandising, Buying, Supply Chain, Retail and Finance teams, the role will contribute to accurate forecasting, effective stock management and clear reporting. The successful candidate will be analytical, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment. This opportunity is intended for a UAE National.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and maintenance of sales, stock and demand plans across assigned categories.
- Monitor sales, stock levels, intake and product availability, highlighting risks and opportunities to the Planning team.
- Assist with forecasting sales, stock
requirements
and replenishment needs using historical performance and current trading information.
- Maintain accurate planning data, reports, trackers and system information.
- Prepare regular sales, stock, intake and performance reports for review by the Planning and Merchandising teams.
- Analyse actual performance against plan, identify variances and share relevant findings with stakeholders.
- Support replenishment and allocation activities to help maintain appropriate stock levels across stores and online channels.
- Work with Merchandising and Buying teams to review product performance, stock cover, markdown
requirements
and potential stock risks.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to track product intake and delivery schedules, escalating delays or discrepancies where required.
- Assist with seasonal planning, budget preparation and in-season trading activities.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly and monthly trading reviews and planning presentations.
- Investigate data or system discrepancies and liaise with relevant teams to support timely resolution.
- Support the continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting…