Retail Merchandise Planner
Job Description
<p>We are working with a leading Sports manufacturing business here in the UAE and looking for a Sports Retail Merchandising Planner.</p><p><br></p><p>Job duties include analyzing sales data to inform merchandising decisions, collaborating with the company buyer, interpreting past sales to identify trends, determining how much of an item to have in stock, and maximizing sales. You need a mathematical mind and strong analytical skills to be successful in this career.</p><p><br></p><p>The Planner builds financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments in a given area. Manages and plans merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Provides in-season financial projections and strategies. Identifies risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Drives and/or contributes to projects resulting in improved departmental systems and efficiencies.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis</p><p>• Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership</p><p>• Develop, consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility</p><p>• Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals</p><p>• Analyze:</p><p></p>
