Executive - Retail (Supply Planner)

Key Responsibilities • Inventory Allocation & Replenishment • Manage store-wise stock allocation and replenishment for the Nursery Furniture category based on demand, sales trends and stock availability. • Ensure optimal stock distribution across stores from warehouse, considering store capacity, sales potential and product assortment. • Monitor stock availability and proactively identify replenishment requirements to avoid stock-outs and overstock situations. • Manage allocation of new product launches, seasonal collections and promotional merchandise. • Demand & Supply Planning • Analyse historical sales, current stock levels and demand patterns to develop effective inventory plans. • Coordinate with Buying, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to ensure timely stock availability. • Monitor supplier lead times and inbound shipments to support accurate replenishment planning. • Identify slow-moving, non-moving and excess inventory and recommend appropriate stock redistribution strategies. • Sales & Inventory Analysis • Track key inventory KPIs, including stock cover, sell-through, stock ageing, availability and inventory turnover. • Prepare regular reports on stock movement, allocation efficiency and replenishment performance. • Analyse store-wise sales performance and recommend inventory transfers to optimise stock utilisation. • Support seasonal and promotional planning through effective inventory forecasting and allocation. • Stakeholder Management • Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Warehouse, Logistics and Retail Operations teams to ensure seamless inventory flow. • Coordinate with store teams to address stock availability issues and fulfil replenishment requirements. • Provide regular updates on inventory risks, supply constraints and stock-related challenges. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Retail Management or a related field is preferred. • 2–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Allocation or Replenishment within the Retail industry. • Prior experience managing inventory allocation and replenishment for the Nursery Furniture, Furniture, Home or Baby Products category will be highly preferred. • UAE retail market experience is mandatory. • Strong understanding of retail inventory management, demand planning, store replenishment and stock distribution. Technical Skills • Advanced MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis. • Experience working with ERP systems and retail inventory management tools. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, stock and demand trends. • Knowledge of inventory planning metrics such as Stock Cover, Sell-through, Stock Turnover and Ageing. Key Competencies • Strong analytical and numerical abilities. • Effective planning and organisational skills. • Attention to detail and accuracy. • Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced retail environment. • Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.