UAE National Assistant Planner

Job Purpose

**Reporting, Interaction Lines & Relationships**

• Senior Planner And Planning Manager

• Merchandising & Buying

• Commercial and Category Teams

• Logistics & Fulfilment

• Sales and Customer Care

• Analytics And Business Intelligence

• Product and Technology teams
• ****Key External Relationships****
• Suppliers and Brands
• Third‑party logistics partners
• Local distribution and delivery providers

**Inventory Planning & Replenishment**

• Support weekly and monthly inventory reviews, monitoring stock levels and helping to maintain optimum availability across channels
• Prepare replenishment recommendations based on sales trends, lead times and safety stock parameters
• Assist in executing purchase orders and monitoring inbound shipments to ensure timely receipt and allocation
• Help maintain accurate master data for SKUs, locations and lead times

**Allocation & Range Support**

• Support allocation processes to distribute stock between warehouses, stores and online channels according to demand and commercial priorities
• Assist with pre‑launch and seasonal planning activities, including stock builds and markdown planning
• Work with Merchandising to understand product lifecycles and take part in range reviews
• ****Reporting & Analysis****
• Produce routine reports on sell‑through, cover, ageing and stock accuracy to support decision making
• Monitor key planning metrics and highlight risks or opportunities to senior planners
• Support ad hoc analysis and simple forecasting tasks using historical sales and trend data

**Operational & Cross‑Functional Support**

• Collaborate with Logistics and Operations to track fulfilment performance and resolve stock discrepancies
• Support Sales and Marketing initiatives by ensuring stock readiness for campaigns and promotions
• Maintain planning tools and systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
• Contribute to process improvement projects to increase efficiency and accuracy
• ****Job Requirements****
• ****Education****
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

• 0–2 years’ experience in planning, inventory management, merchandising support or retail operations; internships or graduate placements are applicable
• Experience with ERP, order management or planning tools is advantageous but not essential
• ****Knowledge & Skills****
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; comfortable working with data and basic formulas
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• Fluency in Arabic is desirable and beneficial for this UAE National role
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and escalate issues appropriately
• Curiosity for commercial drivers and a desire to learn forecasting and planning techniques
• ****Core Competencies****
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• ****KPIs****
• Stock availability and sell‑through rates
• Accuracy of replenishment recommendations
• Timeliness of order execution and allocations
• Quality and accuracy of planning data and reports
• ****What's in it for you...****
• Opportunity to develop planning skills within a leading e‑commerce business
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams and commercial decision making
• Structured development and training opportunities
• Be part of a diverse and supportive team with clear career progression paths
• ****Disclaimer****
• Statements in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of the position and are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.