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Senior Planner, Majid Al Futtaim, Dubai, UAE

About the job

Majid Al Futtaim invites you to join us in our quest to create great moments for everyone, everyday! We are the leading shopping mall, residential communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving over 560 million visitors a year. For the past two decades, we have shaped the consumer landscape across the region, transforming the way people shop, live and play, while maintaining a strong sustainability track record and the largest mall in the world to attain LEED Gold EBOM Certification. We have over 40,000 team members in 15 international markets representing over 100 nationalities – all keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy being BOLD, PASSIONATE and TOGETHER, then Majid Al Futtaim is the destination for you.

Role Purpose

The Senior Planner supports the Planning Manager to effectively analyze multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin, inventory and OTB levels, partnering with the Buying and Store teams to maximize retail profits through effective planning and trading of ranges throughout the region covered. The role controls delivery, allocation and replenishment activities in line with agreed range and allocation plans to identify and action opportunities for optimizing sales,stock holding and profit.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Operations Financial & Standards Customer

Accountable for the right products / stock to be

available in the right quantities at the right place

at the right time.

Responsible for monitoring line and product

category performance ensuring stock is kept at

Optimum Levels By

Store transfers
Replenishment
Sell thru by product category
Sale and mark down management
Regularly review plans ensuring pre-season

changes in product or shop performance or space

are incorporated (commercial plan, store/

country reforecast).

Plan collection’s clearance and end of season

markdown for achievement of sell through to be

in line with the margin expectations of the

business.

Create hindsight reports highlight

performance against plan by producing a

weekly sales, stock and intake summary

(WSSI), future in-season sales, mark downs,

intake and stock and communicate any risks

to profit or stock targets to Senior

Management where necessary.

Analyze impact on margins and top line sales

growth expectations due to promotions.

Review and monitor logistics costs per

country and flag any adverse impacts on

margins.

Monitor Warehouse service levels and work

with Logistics to track shipments and timely

delivery of stock transfers.

Track and understand customer

profiles, trends and preferences to

make sound product/stock decisions

meeting customer expectations.

Develop and maintain strong inter

and intra departmental relationships

for open and effective sharing of

information and follow up actions.

Manage overall markdown for the department

and plan promotions like Gift with purchase,

Multi-Buy Offers, re-pricing of product lines.

KPIs

Budgeted net margin
Sell thru & Stock cover
OTB management
Stock allocation and transfer management based on customer need
Stock fulfilment

Functional / Technical Competencies

Data driven
Commercial awareness
Analytical skills
System savvy with knowledge of Planning tools and applications
Retail trends and market awareness

Behavioural Competencies

Leads the Way – Is able to prioritize work based on urgency and impact. Is able to communicate objectives in a clear manner. Reaches out to colleagues

for support as and when needed to ensure timely delivery of objectives. Takes initiative to create positive energy. Enthusiastic about new challenges.

Drives Impact – Is able to identify key pieces of information required for delivery of work. Identifies areas of risk within own role. Understands when

things are urgent. Takes ownership and escalates where required in a timely manner.

Thinks Customer – Actively listens and demonstrates understanding for customer’s stated and unstated expectations, and understands what is needed

to deliver on expectations. Delivers value and quality to the customer. Understands “customer first” mindset.

Thinks Group – Understands how and where own role / work fits in the overall company. Demonstrates willingness and ability to collaborate. Actively

achieves targets. Communicates well with colleagues. Listens attentively. Does not shy away from collaborating.

Develops Talent – Suggests ways of improving efficiency. Spends time learning and improving. Regularly seeks feedback. Responds honestly to difficult

questions and gives relevant feedback when required.

Fosters Innovation – Does not hesitate to share new ideas. Is curious and takes inspiration from best practices. Demonstrates creativity in day to day

work.

Qualifications / Education

Qualifications & Experience

Graduate degree in a related field preferably Business or Finance

Experience

3-5 years in a Planner role
Solid understanding of Retail Financial measurements including sales, gross margin, inventory turn etc.
Experience in a Retail environment is mandatory

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