Assistant Planner

Role Overview

Assistant Planner at Al Tayer Group, Dubai, UAE. This role supports the Planning team within a dynamic e-commerce environment, ensuring accurate reporting, effective inventory control, and analytical support for merchandise planning operations.

Company Overview

Al Tayer Group operates in e-commerce retail.

Role Purpose

The Assistant Planner ensures accurate reporting, effective inventory control, and provides analytical support to the Planning team in an e-commerce context, designed for someone eager to grow within the e-commerce merchandise planning domain.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analysis

• Support the Planning team with weekly and monthly trading reports and performance analysis.
• Develop deep understanding of category, brand, and department performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Interpret data and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Forecasting & Budget Support

• Assist in OTB, forecasting, and budget processes by compiling and analyzing accurate data.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for reorders, ensuring alignment with OTB and trading performance.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Optimize inventory management to enhance availability, sell-through, and stock health on the e-commerce platform.
• Execute allocations and reorders promptly and accurately.
• Monitor replenishment performance and receipts against forecasts.
• Coordinate with replenishment teams to manage and track SKUs.
• Escalate stock risks and opportunities to relevant teams.

Data Management

• Maintain data integrity across planning tools and reporting systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (mandatory).
• Previous experience in retail or e-commerce preferred, especially in merchandising, planning, buying, finance, or supply chain.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with confidence in handling data and generating reports.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Organized and proactive, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Driven by desire to continuously improve and evolve processes.
• Keen interest in luxury e-commerce and customer insights.
• Eager to learn and adapt within a fast-paced e-commerce environment.