Junior Planner
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Date posted
November 3, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Junior
Qualification
Not specified
Experience
Not specified
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Ounass is looking for an analytical Junior Planner to support merchandise plans across assigned categories and brands. The role uses historical sales, customer behaviour and market information to help improve sales, gross margin, sell-through and inventory health. It works closely with Buying, Commercial, Merchandising and Finance through the planning cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Support seasonal and annual merchandise plans using trading history, customer insights and commercial priorities.
- Track sales, gross margin, sell-through and stock performance across the assigned business area.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial plans, forecasts and performance updates.
- Assist with open-to-buy planning and align inventory investment with sales and financial targets.
- Review category, brand and product trends to identify assortment and localisation opportunities.
- Monitor replenishment, markdowns, ageing stock and in-season trading risks, sharing recommendations with the team.
Requirements
- Have experience or a strong interest in retail planning, merchandising or commercial analysis.
- Be comfortable working with numerical information, spreadsheets and recurring performance reports.
- Understand how stock availability, customer demand and product trends affect retail performance.
- Work collaboratively and communicate findings clearly to buying, finance and commercial colleagues.
Qualifications and Skills
The available description highlights relevant retail planning experience but does not state a required degree or exact experience range. Candidates should demonstrate sound analytical ability and an interest in luxury e-commerce trading. Applicants should highlight relevant examples, training and practical skills.
Work Environment
The role provides exposure to financial planning, assortment decisions, forecasting and in-season management. Accuracy, curiosity and a willingness to learn from commercial data will be important. Reliability, clear communication and follow-through support success.
Employment Details
This is a full-time position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with Ounass. Salary, benefits, working hours and start date should be confirmed with the employer. Applicants should highlight relevant experience, skills and any stated eligibility conditions.
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