DG Beauty | Business Analyst & Controller Middle East
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Business Analyst & Controller role based in Dubai and reporting to the Finance Director.
The role supports commercial strategy through analysis, forecasting, inventory management, and Middle East distributor coordination.
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Position Overview
Business Analyst & Controller role based in Dubai and reporting to the Finance Director.
The role supports commercial strategy through analysis, forecasting, inventory management, and Middle East distributor coordination.
About the Company
Dolce&Gabbana operates internationally in fashion and luxury goods, including clothing, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, home furnishings, and haute couture.
Business Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze sales performance, product mix, and channel profitability using business intelligence tools.
- Generate reports and dashboards covering market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive positioning.
- Advise on pricing strategies, product range optimization, and promotional effectiveness.
- Coordinate and challenge budget owners on Sales, OpEx, and CapEx commitments.
- Define rolling three-month targets with the commercial team for headquarters.
- Update article and distribution databases daily.
- Maintain a Power BI dashboard covering invoicing, wholesale, sell-out, stock, and forecast data.
Regional Coordination
- Coordinate forecasts, product availability, and delivery timelines with Middle East distributors.
- Gather market insights, sales feedback, and consumer trends for regional demand plans.
- Monitor distributor Advertising and Promotion expenses against budgets.
- Audit distributor expenses and validate annual overinvestment calculations.
Forecasting and Inventory
- Develop and refine demand forecasts for fragrances and makeup lines.
- Align forecasts with promotions, product launches, and seasonal sales fluctuations.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models to improve reliability.
- Manage stock levels across multiple distribution points while minimizing excess inventory.
- Determine reorder points, safety stocks, and replenishment strategies with procurement.
- Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to improve lead times and mitigate supply risks.
Commercial and Systems Support
- Monitor invoicing and monthly sales objectives, including returns.
- Validate price increases and maintain price lists under contractual agreements.
- Coordinate between headquarters business intelligence and SAP teams for data integration.
- Support budgeting, planning, business strategy, and supply network resilience.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
- Three to five years of forecasting or business analysis experience is required.
- Beauty, luxury goods, or FMCG experience is desirable.
- Middle East market experience is highly desirable.
- Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.
Technical and Analytical Skills
- Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel is required.
- Power BI proficiency is required.
- Familiarity with statistical forecasting software is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills are required.
Communication and Collaboration
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
- Arabic proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with regional cultural awareness is required.
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