Merchandise Planner - Fashion

Chalhoub Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Attention to detail","Collaboration","Communication"]

Optimize sales, margin, and inventory by building accurate demand forecasts, OTB and inventory plans, and translating commercial strategy into balanced stock and supply across channels. Manage brand-level stock and supply plans, store allocation and replenishment parameters, seasonal and baseline forecasting, markdown and liquidation plans, and coordinate order request validation with Order Management. Monitor planning KPIs, run post-mortems, and continuously improve sell-through while minimizing inventory risk.

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Merchandise Planner - Fashion

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Job Summary

Optimize sales, margin, and inventory by building accurate demand forecasts, OTB and inventory plans, and translating commercial strategy into balanced stock and supply across channels. Manage brand-level stock and supply plans, store allocation and replenishment parameters, seasonal and baseline forecasting, markdown and liquidation plans, and coordinate order request validation with Order Management. Monitor planning KPIs, run post-mortems, and continuously improve sell-through while minimizing inventory risk.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create and maintain demand forecasts, OTB and inventory plans (MSSI) in collaboration with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams.
  • •Develop brand-level stock and supply plans by channel based on sales and buying budgets.
  • •Oversee store allocation and replenishment parameters and prepare/input data for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment.
  • •Build capacity plans considering supply chain, logistics, and vendor constraints; manage markdown and liquidation plans to improve inventory turnover and reduce obsolescence.
  • •Monitor planning KPIs (e.g., sell-through, ISA, DOI, OTIF, fill rates) and conduct post-mortem analyses to improve future planning cycles.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceChildcareRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •7 years of experience in merchandise and supply planning, preferably in retail fashion.
  • •Hands-on expertise with planning tools.
  • •Proven ability to manage seasonal and permanent product planning cycles.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • •Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and actionable insights.
Experience:RetailFashionMerchandise planningSupply chain planning
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Skills:Analytical skillsAttention to detailCollaborationCommunication

Company Brief

Chalhoub Group
Chalhoub Group is a Dubai-based family-owned luxury retail partner in the Middle East, operating owned and international brands across fashion, beauty, watches, jewellery and lifestyle with extensive omnichannel retail and distribution services.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1955
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