Planner is responsible for Sales Planning by Market, BU by Month and ensure all the Key Business KPI’s of Sales, Cash Margin, Markdown Cost and Closing Stock are achieved. He/she controls Space and OTB Planning by BU for the entire MENA business.

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:

BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY OF KEY KPI’s

• Responsible for Planning Annual Business Plan by Market and BU
• Deliver Weekly WSSI for C&H, Food and Total Business
• Control the OTB for Business, C&H and Food
• Support on Space Planning
• Support Senior Merchandiser in Markdown Management

SALES and OTB PLANNING

• Work closely with Finance and Operation team to Plan accurate Annual Sales Budgeting by Month and Market
• Work closely with Buying Team to Plan accurate sales by Week and BU
• Forecast Sales by Day for the Total Business
• Control OTB Spend for C&H and Food by Season
• Deliver Weekly WSSI by Forecasting accurate Sales, Markdown and Intake based on the Seasonal OTB Spend and UK Delivery Schedule (EDI Track)

SPACE MANAGEMENT

• Plan appropriate Space by BU and Store for every Season
• Work closely with Buying Team and Operation team for Accurate Densities & MCO by Categories
• Propose actions based on Sales and Space Productivity by Category and store
• Plan Ideal stock by season, store and Department

SALE/PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

• Deliver End to End Process on Markdown Strategy
• Decide Right Discount by Market based on Sell through
• Ensure Municipality Permission list submitted on time as per market requirements  for Sale and Promotion application
• Ensure system Prices are updated on all sale and Promotion products

TRADE

• Ensure Weekly Trade Reports are delivered on time
• Ensure Weekly Seasonal Fulfilment/Availability is tracked and

highlighted for any concern or delays with UK

• Attend weekly team meeting and suggest actions to drive business
• Analyse Shop floor stock by Dept and Store vs Ideal and highlight to team for appropriate action