Planner
صاحب العمل نشط
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
شارك هذه الوظيفة
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
الوصف الوظيفي
Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Planner to support the formulation and execution of planning strategies across Pre-Season In-Season and Post-Season management cycles. This role plays a key part in optimizing sales Gross Profit Value (GPV) and inventory levels while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare brand/category MIS analytics based on actual sales forecasts inventory checks order parameters replenishment needs and upcoming events.
- Maintain and analyze sales history stock budgets and current inventory levels to prepare accurate sales forecasts by brand/category and season.
- Ensure quarterly open-to-buy (OTB) figures are calculated per store.
- Monitor brand/category performance using insights from store analytics customer preferences historical trends and the Buying teams outlook.
- Coordinate with the Buying team for execution and ensure effective in-season management (stock balancing markdowns stock vs. sales analysis).
- Keep abreast of latest planning trends and realign processes where required.
- Prevent stockouts by ensuring accuracy in planning.
- Identify obsolete or slow-moving stock; recommend markdowns/discounts as per SOPs to liquidate inventory.
- Prepare variance analysis reports comparing actual performance vs. budgets; identify growth opportunities to minimize down-trending categories.
- Monitor and set GMROII and density targets by brand/category to maximize profitability.
- Ensure promotional and sales plans are executed as per the trade calendar.
Key Metrics (MFP Merchandise Financial Planning):
GMROII: Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment
OTB: Open to Buy
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Management or related field
57 years of proven experience in planning category/brand management or related functions.
Strong analytical skills with experience in sales forecasting inventory planning and variance analysis.
Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in planning systems and MS Excel.
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