Assistant Merchandise Planner - Hiring Now

We are on the lookout for a hardworking Assistant Merchandise Planner to join our vibrant team at Al Futtaim Group in Dubai, Dubai.
Growing your career as a Full Time Assistant Merchandise Planner is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, teamwork and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Assistant Merchandise Planner at Al Futtaim Group today!

Assistant Merchandise Planner| M&S | UAE

Overview of the role:

The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the Senior Merchandiser and

Merchandiser of the BU.

He/She will produce reports, analyse these and recommend actions.

He/she will assist with the planning and product selection of the BU catalogues and

categories.

He/she will also ensure that trackers and data files are updated and maintained,

and for managing the allocation process.

 

What you will do:-

Description of Accountability:

 

ALLOCATION PROCESS

• Manage accurate BTF setting
• Manage ratio balancing
• Guide and train allocators
• Manage and implement AI Allocation solution from Invent Analytics
• Liaise with stores to understand regional needs

 

BUSINESS REPORTS AND ANALYSIS

• Generate accurate and clear reports
• Maintain reporting process
• Generate promotion tracking
• Analyse weekly trade report and recommend action points
• Report and flag best/worst sellers, analyse customer habits and understand product choices
• Housekeeping of data
• Produce and Analyse seasonal sales and recommend future buying

 

CATALOGUE BUYING

• Assisting the Senior Merchandiser / Merchandiser in the Catalogue Buying process
• Maintaining Core Buying sheet to calculate correct buying quantities – implementing Demand Planning solution
• Data entry of buying quantities to IBT/Digital Range Building system
• Preparing planograms using DRB
• Using reporting to make meaningful comparisons against LY / Buying Budget/ Promotional calendar
• Active role in generating IBO ranges
• Awareness of the market and contribution to BU strategy
• Passion for the M&S Brand and appreciation of product

 

COMMUNICATION

• First point of contact for stores in the event of stock related issues
• Assist in weekly trade communications
• Contribute to planning for retail conference
• Understand transformation to digital mindset, ensure seamless journey for customer through product instore and online
• Provide clear and accurate information for all business users
• Good relationship with Principal
• Ensure product data and descriptions online are customer friendly

 

LEADING PEOPLE

• Work to SMART Objectives, understand Strategic direction of travel and communicate tirelessly
• Provide coaching for development and ensure succession within the team working with HRBP on Talent Management
• Role model Al-Futtaim Way Behaviours and M&S Values

 

Skills

Required Skills to be successful:-

• Passion and product knowledge and love of M&S brand and heritage
• A Confident Team Player
• Able to handle Complexity
• Attention to Detail
• Highly Numerate
• Product Confident
• Good Communicator
• Optimistic Attitude
• Strong track record of People Management
• Cultural Awareness
• Graduate or Graduate Caliber
• Good working knowledge of Excel and key Microsoft Applications
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage

 

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor Degree (Masters Preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience in Fashion Buying and Merchandising at AM or Allocator level
• Experience within a retail buying environment in MENA and/or Europe and experience of UK/European brands
• Delighting Our Customers
• Collaboration 
• Managing Complexity 
• Influencing Others
• Taking Initiative
• Drive for Results
• Engaging Leadership
• Developing Talent

Benefits of working as a Assistant Merchandise Planner in Dubai, Dubai:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary