Merchandise Planner at Whitecollars

Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Retail Analytics, Pricing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Odoo ERP, Assortment Planning, Forecasting, Stock Allocation, Gross Margin Optimization, Markdown Planning

Industry

Human Resources

Description

Company Description Our client is a Saudi retail and E-commerce company that has been working in the field of home textiles and accessories since 1997. They specialize in premium bedding and bath linens in the Saudi market. and offer a wide variety to meet all customer preferences. Their core commitment is to provide top quality at reasonable prices, ensuring accessibility for all. Job Description About the role: The Merchandise Planner is responsible for determining the optimal product assortment, quantities, and pricing to maximize sales, maintain healthy stock levels, and achieve target profitability. The role analyzes sales, inventory, costs, and market trends to decide which products and designs should be launched, reordered, reduced, or discontinued, how much to buy, what the initial selling price should be, how stock should be allocated across stores and e-commerce, and when markdowns or clearance actions should be initiated. The Merchandise Planner works at the SKU level and is accountable for inventory productivity, including sell-through, stock turn, stock availability, overstock reduction, and gross margin optimization. Key Responsibilities: Demand and Inventory Planning Analyze historical sales, seasonality, and market trends. Forecast demand at category, design, and SKU levels. Determine initial buy quantities and reorder quantities. Review current stock, incoming stock, and target stock levels before making Purchasing recommendations. Establish and maintain min/max stock levels and replenishment parameters for stores and warehouses. Determine safety stock and reorder points. Monitor stock availability and proactively identify overstock and stockout risks. Product and Assortment Planning Recommend which designs, colors, and sizes should be launched, reordered, reduced, or discontinued. Analyze product productivity and identify top sellers and slow movers. Optimize assortment breadth and depth. Recommend the most effective allocation of inventory investment across categories and products. Pricing, Markdown, and Clearance Planning Recommend initial selling prices for new products based on landed cost, target gross margin, competitive positioning, and expected demand. Analyze sell-through, gross margin, and inventory aging to recommend price adjustments. Recommend markdown percentages, promotional pricing, and clearance strategies. Monitor the impact of pricing decisions on sales, inventory turnover, and profitability Allocation and Replenishment Determine stock allocation across stores and e-commerce. Recommend stock transfers between locations. Monitor replenishment performance and ensure stores maintain appropriate stock levels. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory planning, demand planning, or retail analytics. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo. Strong command of written and spoken English. Strong understanding of retail merchandising, pricing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

The Merchandise Planner determines optimal product assortments, quantities, and pricing to maximize sales and profitability. They are accountable for inventory productivity, including sell-through, stock turn, and the reduction of overstock.