Planning Manager - eCommerce

United Arab Emirates·DubaiFull-timemid

MarketingEcommerce

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Key Responsibilities

Own business forecasting across all time horizons (weekly to annual), with accountability for forecast accuracy as the primary KPI Drive adoption and optimisation of planning tools (e.g.,

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MarketingEcommerce

Responsibilities

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→Own business forecasting across all time horizons (weekly to annual), with accountability for forecast accuracy as the primary KPI
→Drive adoption and optimisation of planning tools (e.g., FuturMaster), phasing out reliance on manual processes
→Develop and maintain robust, driver-based forecasting models incorporating marketing plans, launch phasing, distribution strategy, product typology, benchmarks, and early sales signals
→Partner cross-functionally (commercial, finance, S&OP, supply chain, operations) to ensure forecasts are aligned with business strategy
→Actively challenge assumptions and inputs to improve forecast integrity and planning quality
→Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence business decisions
→Own and contribute demand inputs into monthly demand review cycles with clear, data-backed inputs
→Apply strong commercial awareness, including stock provisions, excess risk, and P&L impact
→Manage end-to-end product lifecycle planning, including new launches, assortment updates, and discontinuations
→Align planning outputs with promotional strategy, marketing calendar, GWP/sampling, and bundling initiatives
→Monitor launch and campaign performance and dynamically reforecast based on early signals (within ~4–8 weeks)
→Identify risks early (stock-outs, overstock, slow movers) and drive timely mitigation actions
→Manage inventory health across markets, ensuring optimal availability while minimising excess and ageing stock
→Continuously refine forecasts based on real-time performance and structured feedback loops
→Ensure strong alignment between launch performance and future planning assumptions
→Identify inefficiencies and drive automation and process improvements across planning workflows
→Improve tools, dashboards, and planning frameworks to enhance decision-making speed and quality

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field
5–8 years’ experience in demand planning, business planning, or supply chain
Strong analytical capability including retail mathematics and large dataset analysis
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP, Shopify, and Power BI preferred
Proven ability to take ownership and drive outcomes independently
Ability to identify issues, think critically, and act with a solution-oriented mindset
Strong collaboration skills with ability to work cross-functionally
Clear communication skills with ability to present insights in a structured manner
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment
Experience in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries preferred