Manager_Merchandise Planning_Planning & Merchandising Concept 2.Shoe Mart.UAE_JAFZA_Shoe Mart

Landmark Group
United Arab Emirates
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesExperience: 6-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Influencing","Analytical mindset","Stakeholder management","Prioritization"]

Own the end-to-end supply planning and allocation process for SHOEMART across GCC markets, translating buying decisions and demand signals into executable supply plans. Manage stock levels, phasing, replenishment, transfers, and inbound coordination with logistics to ensure products reach territories and stores on time. Drive performance through dashboards, KPI reporting, and structured reviews with Territory Retail Heads, while escalating and resolving stock availability risks.

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end supply planning and allocation process for SHOEMART across GCC markets, translating buying decisions and demand signals into executable supply plans. Manage stock levels, phasing, replenishment, transfers, and inbound coordination with logistics to ensure products reach territories and stores on time. Drive performance through dashboards, KPI reporting, and structured reviews with Territory Retail Heads, while escalating and resolving stock availability risks.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own and execute end-to-end supply planning and allocation across GCC markets, ensuring right stock, coverage, and seasonal timing aligned to channel strategy and store requirements.
  • •Manage stock phasing and replenishment, including core/continuity line replenishment, monitoring imbalances, and driving inter-territory or inter-store transfers.
  • •Bridge demand planning and buying into executable supply/distribution plans, aligned with open-to-buy budgets without duplicating OTB-setting decisions.
  • •Track confirmed purchase orders through delivery, coordinate shipment scheduling and inbound readiness with logistics, and resolve supply delays without owning vendor negotiations or freight operations.
  • •Build supply planning dashboards and run performance reviews, reporting KPIs and escalating stock availability risks with mitigation plans.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; postgraduate or professional certification (APICS/CPIM/CSCMP) is preferred.
  • •6–8 years of experience in supply planning or inventory allocation, preferably in multi-market retail.
  • •Experience working with GCC retail markets and understanding territory-level trading dynamics and seasonal demand patterns.
  • •Strong ability to translate store-level needs into supply planning decisions while collaborating with retail/commercial teams.
  • •Strong proficiency in planning tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel; retail planning software is an added advantage.
Experience:6-8 yearsGCC retail
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration
Skills:CommunicationInfluencingAnalytical mindsetStakeholder managementPrioritization
Certifications:APICSCPIMCSCMP
Languages:US
Tech Stack:ERP systemsExcelPlanning tools

Company Brief

Landmark Group
UAE-based retail and hospitality conglomerate operating multiple own and franchise brands (Centrepoint, Max, Home Centre, Babyshop, etc.) across the Middle East, South Asia and Africa with thousands of stores, large ecommerce operations and logistics capability.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1973
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