Merchandise Planning Manager - Fashion

With an excellent reputation for managing international fashion, accessories & footwear brands under franchise, this regional company has exclusive rights to manage the retail distribution of these brands into their own retail stores. As part of their continued success they are now seeking to further expand their head office operations with the appointment of a Merchandise Planning Manager to lead this division. Your role will be based in Dubai but may require travel within the GCC.

Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Group General Manager you will have full brand merchandise planning responsibility for the merchandise planning / allocation / logistics / sell through of all merchandise categories
• Managing a team of Merchandise Planners and inventory allocators / support staff
• Working closely with the buying strategy for all departments including financial goals / margin etc. OTB
• Oversee the stock replenishment / logistics / supply chain
• Competitor analysis and determining price points
• Managing the product performance and margin throughout the season and setting mark downs
• Team management and monitoring staff performance against KPI's

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