Planner

Ounass is seeking a Merchandise Planner to own the planning cycle for assigned divisions, categories and brands. The role translates buying and commercial strategy into budgets, open-to-buy plans, forecasts, inventory decisions and markdown actions, using data to improve sales, margin and sell-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Own merchandise planning from budget preparation and open-to-buy through in-season trading and end-of-season review.
• Work with Buyers to shape assortment and brand strategies using customer, supplier and market information.
• Lead cross-functional trading discussions and turn commercial priorities into clear action plans.
• Manage forecasts, budgets and stock plans while explaining the reasoning behind key decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate manual processes and increase forecast accuracy.
• Monitor inventory and markdown performance and recommend actions that protect margin and stock health.

Requirements

• Bring practical experience in merchandise planning, retail analytics or a related commercial function.
• Use sales, stock and customer data to make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Communicate confidently with buying and trading stakeholders and present commercial findings.
• Be organised, commercially minded and able to support the development of junior colleagues.

Qualifications and Skills

The role description stresses end-to-end planning ownership and commercial judgement. It does not specify a mandatory academic qualification or fixed years of experience in the text available. Applicants should highlight relevant examples, training and practical skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time planning role in a fast-moving luxury e-commerce environment. The successful candidate will combine detailed analysis with timely decisions and collaborative work across business functions. 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.