Job Description

Our Client
A powerhouse in value-led, large-format retail is building its next wave of growth - and they need a seasoned planning head who's operated at serious scale. This isn't about chasing SKUs. It's about orchestrating a high-volume, high-velocity business with over USD 500 million in turnover. Complexity is high, and pace is non-negotiable.
Your Role
You'll sit at the intersection of merchandising, finance, and operations - leading the planning engine that drives availability, margins, and profitability across territories.

• Build and execute a regional planning strategy that aligns stock, demand, and revenue across multiple markets
• Run the full planning cycle - pre-season, in-season, markdowns, replenishment, and open-to-buy
• Optimize stock turns, reduce ageing, and own every metric that matters from GMROI to sell-through
• Balance promotional ambition with supply chain logic - no overstock, no underperformance
• Present to the boardroom, operate on the shopfloor - this is not a desk job
• Drive planning cadence - weekly, not quarterly. Clear dashboards, faster feedback loops

Must Have

• 18 + years in retail or large-format planning, with minimum USD 500 million+ turnover exposure
• Proven experience in department stores, mass retail, or value-led formats across developed markets
• Gravitas to lead with influence - can challenge buyers, align finance, and direct supply chain
• Deep knowledge of planning tools and analytics - you get the math, and what it means on the ground
• Operated at speed - can move from detail to decision in a single meeting
• Based in or open to relocating to the UAE

Next Steps
Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.

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