Assistant Merchandise Planner

Responsibilities

• Support Planner / Senior Planner with weekly and monthly trading reports, performance tracking, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Develop understanding of category, brand, and department performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist with OTB, forecasting, and budgeting through accurate data compilation and basic analysis.
• Prepare continuity and seasonal reorder data aligned with OTB guidelines and trading performance.
• Support inventory management to improve availability, sell-through, and overall stock health.
• Execute allocations and reorders accurately and within agreed timelines following defined processes.
• Monitor weekly replenishment performance and track receipts against forecast.
• Coordinate setup and tracking of replenishment SKUs with replenishment counterparts.
• Highlight potential stock risks and opportunities and escalate to Planner / Senior Planner when required.
• Maintain accurate data across planning tools, Excel trackers, and reporting systems.
• Analyze trading and inventory data to support buying and planning decisions.
• Work closely with Buying, Digital, Commercial, Finance, Logistics, and Operations to support day-to-day execution.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and support action tracking and follow-ups.

Requirements

• Excel proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Inventory control
• Forecasting basics
• Replenishment
• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• 1-2 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in luxury e-commerce or fashion retail planning.
• Familiarity with merchandise planning tools and replenishment systems.
• Basic SQL or data-querying experience (advantageous).
• Prior exposure to OTB and seasonal planning processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Annual leave and paid leave entitlement.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts and access to exclusive product promotions.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

About the Company

Ounass is a luxury e-commerce retailer based in the UAE, offering designer fashion and home selections across the region. The Planning team supports commercial, data-driven merchandise strategies to ensure optimal stock alignment with demand and business priorities. This Assistant Merchandise Planner role is based in Dubai on a hybrid working model and contributes to fast-paced seasonal and in-season trading activities within a collaborative cross-functional environment.