Senior Merchandise Planner

2 weeks ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain RESO Full time

We're hiring a Senior Merchandise Planner

Job Purpose

The Senior Merchandise Planner is responsible for overseeing the distribution and delivery of products in assigned areas, ensuring compliance with the brand's standards.

Job Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the budget planning process for the specified region and submit sales forecasts/figures for upcoming ranges ahead of scheduled market dates.
  • Plan product ranges and collaborate with merchandisers to conduct sales and stock analysis.
  • Source new brands and product ranges, review existing ones, and ensure the brand/product portfolio remains relevant to customers and profitable. Secure exclusive brands to maintain a competitive advantage.
  • Participate in analyzing the previous Open-to-Buy (OTB) performance and recommend necessary actions to enhance seasonal sales.
  • Manage stock levels based on forecasted seasonal sales and product flow, overseeing commercial calendar planning, and controlling stock availability. Assist in setting the brand's price strategy in accordance with comparative reports.
  • Monitor product flow by identifying slow sellers and best sellers, ensuring proper allocation or relocation between stores for improved stock rotation.
  • Compare seasonal price reports with competitors and provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with merchandisers to forecast product mix, evaluate floor density, and assess linear footage to optimize sales.
  • Prepare a comprehensive analysis of post-seasonal performance, evaluating past results from concept and territory levels to department, class, subclass, and item specifics.
  • Propose seasonal strategies for sales, pricing, suppliers, brands, sizes, colors, and assortment dimensions (where relevant) at concept and territory levels down to class and subclass specifics. Collaborate closely with buyers, integrating insights from past performance and future trends.
  • Prepare store grading at the class and subclass levels to assess range breadth and depth for large, medium, and small stores, including order quantities where applicable.
  • Collaborate with merchandisers or the retail planning team to provide recommendations for seasonal in-store promotions and markdowns.

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Four to six years of experience in Fashion Retail, or a similar role.
  • Experience in purchasing is a plus.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Fluency in French is a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.

* AZADEA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other classification.

* We aim to give our candidates the best experience possible. But due to the amount of applicants applying, we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted for the role.

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