Assistant Planner - Retail Merchandise Planning
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring an experienced Assistant Planner to support retail merchandise planning and inventory operations in Dubai. This is an ideal opportunity for a retail planning professional seeking to contribute to one of the Gulf's leading business groups while working in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Supply Chain & Merchandise Planning
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full-time
What Does an Assistant Planner Do?
As an Assistant Planner, you will support the Planning Manager in managing OTB (Open to Buy), stock flow, and allocation activities for multiple stores. This role ensures accurate intake planning, data-driven replenishment, timely promotional execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive sales and profitability.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Monitor and manage OTB planning and cash flow projections
- Extract and analyze business data to support merchandise planning activities
- Track product intake across 12-month cycles and align with budgets
- Coordinate with allocation and buying teams to ensure correct stock flow and timely store delivery
- Support seasonal product launches, promotions, and markdown implementation
- Assist in price updates and ensure compliance with market-specific regulations
- Generate weekly trade reports, availability updates, and stock movement analysis
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on stock issues, delays, and optimization plans
What Skills Are Required for a Planning Role in the UAE?
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Retail Management (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in retail planning or merchandise planning
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with SAP is a plus
Core Competencies:
- Highly numerate with strong analytical capabilities
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, multicultural retail environment
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Join a legacy brand with global partnerships and market leadership in the Gulf
- Contribute to merchandise planning for 45+ stores and high-volume operations
- Opportunity to grow within one of the region's largest retail supply chain structures
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with Dubai market standards
- Be part of a customer-first, performance-driven retail culture
Want to stand out in the UAE's growing retail planning job market? Visit CareersInGulf.com - the Gulf's trusted job platform. New employers can sign up and post their jobs for free, gaining instant access to a large audience of job seekers across the Middle East.
About the company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai with operations across retail, automotive, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. With a presence in over 20 countries and partnerships with more than 200 global brands, Al-Futtaim employs over 35,000 people and continues to set benchmarks in business excellence and innovation across the Gulf and beyond.
Job Title Assistant Planner - Retail Merchandise Planning
Assistant Planner - Retail Merchandise Planning
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring an experienced Assistant Planner to support retail merchandise planning and inventory operations in Dubai. This is an ideal opportunity for a retail planning professional seeking to contribute to one of the Gulf's leading business groups while working in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail
Function: Supply Chain & Merchandise Planning
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full-time
What Does an Assistant Planner Do?
As an Assistant Planner, you will support the Planning Manager in managing OTB (Open to Buy), stock flow, and allocation activities for multiple stores. This role ensures accurate intake planning, data-driven replenishment, timely promotional execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive sales and profitability.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Monitor and manage OTB planning and cash flow projections
- Extract and analyze business data to support merchandise planning activities
- Track product intake across 12-month cycles and align with budgets
- Coordinate with allocation and buying teams to ensure correct stock flow and timely store delivery
- Support seasonal product launches, promotions, and markdown implementation
- Assist in price updates and ensure compliance with market-specific regulations
- Generate weekly trade reports, availability updates, and stock movement analysis
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align on stock issues, delays, and optimization plans
What Skills Are Required for a Planning Role in the UAE?
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Retail Management (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in retail planning or merchandise planning
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Familiarity with SAP is a plus
Core Competencies:
- Highly numerate with strong analytical capabilities
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets
- Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, multicultural retail environment
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Join a legacy brand with global partnerships and market leadership in the Gulf
- Contribute to merchandise planning for 45+ stores and high-volume operations
- Opportunity to grow within one of the region's largest retail supply chain structures
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with Dubai market standards
- Be part of a customer-first, performance-driven retail culture
Want to stand out in the UAE's growing retail planning job market? Visit CareersInGulf.com - the Gulf's trusted job platform. New employers can sign up and post their jobs for free, gaining instant access to a large audience of job seekers across the Middle East.
About the company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified conglomerate headquartered in Dubai with operations across retail, automotive, real estate, healthcare, and financial services. With a presence in over 20 countries and partnerships with more than 200 global brands, Al-Futtaim employs over 35,000 people and continues to set benchmarks in business excellence and innovation across the Gulf and beyond.
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