Assistant Planner
Ounass
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Planner to support our Merchandise Planning team. This role plays a critical part in executing our division’s merchandise strategy by managing product flow, ensuring timely item setup, and maintaining purchase orders. You’ll work cross-functionally with Buying, Logistics, and Distribution teams to ensure optimal inventory levels that drive sales and margin
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Assistant Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Planning and Buying teams by ensuring the seamless flow of inventory across our supply chain. You will be the bridge between suppliers, logistics, finance, and internal stakeholders, enabling on-time deliveries, optimized stock levels, and strong brand partnerships. Your day-to-day will include:
Brand Relations & Supplier Management
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Assistant Planner, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Planning and Buying teams by ensuring the seamless flow of inventory across our supply chain. You will be the bridge between suppliers, logistics, finance, and internal stakeholders, enabling on-time deliveries, optimized stock levels, and strong brand partnerships. Your day-to-day will include:
Brand Relations & Supplier Management
- Assist in resolving issues with brands, suppliers, and partners with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Maintain accurate master data through comprehensive item and supplier setup and enrichment.
- Oversee all aspects of shipment coordination, logistics tracking, and allocation.
- Foster strong relationships with brand partners through timely communication and a collaborative, “win-win” approach
- Negotiate and secure discounts for late shipments.
- Manage Return to Vendor (RTV) processes promptly and efficiently.
- Validate order confirmations against purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintain accurate shipment trackers and ensure timely updates on delivery timelines and discrepancies.
- Create and manage items, purchase orders, and pricing (cost/retail) updates.
- Build and implement store-level allocations for new shipments.
- Monitor and control inventory across locations to maximize sales and profitability.
- Support planners and buyers with data on sales performance, customer requests, and replenishment needs.
- Proactively manage supplier and warehouse replenishment based on model stock levels and trend analysis.
- Ensure alignment of processes, results, and team collaboration with company values.
- Drive efficiency in merchandising workflows and processes.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with stores regarding product launches, price changes, discontinuations, and priorities.
- Ensure complete supplier setup including estimated landed costs and compliance documentation.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to prepare Letters of Credit and secure supplier approvals.
- Liaise closely with suppliers and Al Tayer Logistics to track incoming shipments and ensure timely delivery.
- Update and share delivery schedules with planners and buyers weekly.
- Flag potential delays immediately to minimize business disruption.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in merchandising, planning, allocation, or a similar business function, ideally within retail or e-commerce.
- Solid understanding of retail KPIs and the drivers behind sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
- High level of numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); experience with ERP or planning systems is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Analytical thinker with a solution-oriented mindset and a passion for process improveme
- A collaborative, data-driven work environment where your insights directly influence business outcomes.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- The chance to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies in the BI space.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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