Planning Manager

Manage planning and performance of retail portfolio Own end-to-end merchandise and planning processesManage Inventory optimization, in stock and availabilityAlign with respective departments to optimize shipping costs and delivery lead timesManage store replenishment and last mile deliveryDevelop range, assortment and sales plan for all categoriesPrepare OTB and manage budgetsDevelop best in class merchandise and planning processes to align with strategic growth objectives of the businessCreate monthly, quarterly, & annual forecasting highlighting variances between actual vs. planned level in sales, inventory and markdowns.Create and maintain optimum balance between sales, margin and inventory levelsSupport commercial decision making through monitoring the impact of promotions and other events on salesEnsure alignment with e-commerce team to deliver distinguished experience to customersLead merchandise strategy for expansion projects in GCC, Africa, Asia & EuropeDevelop dashboards and unified reporting pack to senior managementBuild, maintain and govern the data environment tied into business analytics data architectureIdentify customer buying habits & patterns as well customer behavior analysisLead, coach and grow the planning teamRequirementsStrategic planning skills Analytical skills and finance proficiencyExperience in budgetingStrong experience in ERP systems/Power BIStrong organizational and project management skillsStrong communication and presentation abilitiesDetail-orientation with a focus on data-driven decision-makingBachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field