About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group\'s retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

About the Role

The Assistant Planner delivers the division merchandise strategy through timely creation of Items and Purchase Orders; is responsible for replenishment, allocation and transfers of product; is responsible for the flow of goods through the Supply Chain, providing reports on Sales and Inventory; maximizing the productivity of inventory and maximizing sales and gross margin.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Be Doing

Functional Roles & Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Assisting in decision-making and problem solving on supplier / brand / partner issues

\xc2\xb7 Managing all aspects relating to the shipments, logistical processing and allocation function.

\xc2\xb7 Promoting a \xe2\x80\x9cwin-win\xe2\x80\x9d approach with all key brand partners.

\xc2\xb7 Negotiating discounts on late shipments.

\xc2\xb7 Processing Return to Vendor requests in a timely manner.

\xc2\xb7 Create the masterfile ensuring accurate and correct data enrichment.

\xc2\xb7 Validating of Order Confirmations against Invoices and orders.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring Shipment Trackers are maintained, delivery dates managed, and deviances are escalated to planners and buyers.

\xc2\xb7 Creating new items, purchase orders and maintain cost and retail price changes.

\xc2\xb7 Creating allocations on new shipments.

\xc2\xb7 Controlling inventories at the store level to maximize sales, inventory and profitability.

\xc2\xb7 Reviewing Supplier and Warehouse Replenishment orders based on model stock and trends to achieve optimal sales, profit and inventory performance.

\xc2\xb7 Tracking and managing special orders and customer requests.

\xc2\xb7 Collecting and providing information to the planner and buyer to analyze the product performance per store.

\xc2\xb7 Internal Stakeholder Relations

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company\xe2\x80\x99s mission and values.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising work processes.

\xc2\xb7 Compiling communication and coordinating with the stores regarding new launches, product discontinuation, price changes and brand/item focus.

\xc2\xb7 Inventory Management

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring Supplier setup is complete including Estimated Landed Costs.

\xc2\xb7 Providing Finance department with details for drafting Letters of Credit and submit for supplier approval.

\xc2\xb7 Ensuring that product moves efficiently through the supply chain.

\xc2\xb7 Coordinating with suppliers & Al Tayer Logistics on incoming shipments to ensure the goods are delivered and received within the specified timelines.

\xc2\xb7 Updating delivery schedule and communicate to the buyers and planners on a weekly basis.

\xc2\xb7 Highlighting potential shipment delays immediately.

About You

Education/Certification and Continued Education

\xc2\xb7 High School with an additional administration certificate or Graduate.

Years of Experience

\xc2\xb7 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a progressively responsible business, merchandising and/or planning and allocation experience.

Additional Information

Al Tayer Group