Assistant Manager - Planning

About the Company

6thStreet.com is an omnichannel fashion & lifestyle destination that offers 1400+ fashion & beauty brands in the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar. Customers can shop the latest on-trend outfits, shoes, bags, beauty essentials and accessories from international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Hugo, Marks & Spencers, Dune London, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Crocs, Birkenstock, Skechers, Levi’s, Nike, Adidas, Loreal, and Inglot amongst many more. 6thStreet.com recently opened GCC’s first phygital store at Dubai Hills Mall; an innovative tech-led space which combines the best of both online & offline shopping with online browsing & smart fitting rooms.

Overview

The Assistant Manager – Planning will be responsible for demand forecasting, pricing strategy, inventory management, and sales planning to optimize revenue, enhance customer experience, and drive business growth. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of customer behavior to execute high-impact demand and sales strategies.

Job Duties & Responsibility

1. Demand Planning & Forecasting
   • Analyze historical sales trends, market insights, and customer behavior to develop accurate demand forecasts.
   • Work closely with Category Managers, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to align forecasts with product launches, promotions, and seasonal trends.
2. Pricing & Promotions Strategy
   • Develop and implement an effective pricing strategy, balancing competitive positioning and profitability.
   • Own and execute promotions and discounting strategies to maximize conversions and revenue, ensuring alignment with business goals.
3. Merchandising / Marketing
   • Develop and execute plans to showcase the right products.
   • Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
   • Own the customer experience in the category - make navigation and discovery easier.
   • Identify the parameters customers use to make decisions and ensure catalog richness.
   • Work with marketing to identify the best RoI initiatives to build awareness and encourage trial across channels – SEM, SEO, TV Commercials, etc.
   • Understand SEM, SEO and Email marketing – identify the right keywords, reduce SEM costs while increasing conversions of website visits to orders.
   • Create promotions to drive revenue and margins.
   • Own both creation and execution of promotions calendar including special occasions (Diwali, Valentine’s day, etc.).
4. Sales & Category Growth
   • Optimize product merchandising, cross-selling, and upselling strategies to improve customer engagement and conversion rates.
   • Ensure a seamless online shopping experience by enhancing product discoverability and optimizing catalog navigation.
   • Drive content creation, catalog improvement, and product presentation to boost conversions and user experience.
5. Data Analytics Reporting
   • Track and analyze key performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, stock turnover, and revenue trends.
   • Utilize Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools to generate business insights and inform decision-making.
   • Provide monthly performance reports to leadership teams with actionable recommendations.
6. Customer Understanding
   • Be the voice of the customer internally.
   • Understand needs - even those that the customers themselves may not realize.
   • Stay on top of changing trends and strategic priorities through in-depth data analysis to predict customer behavior.
   • Develop the right pricing policy - identify opportunities for giving customers value through intelligent and limited discounting.
   • Use discounting to drive portfolio mix and achieve strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or category management (preferably in e-commerce or retail).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling) and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP).
• Experience in pricing, promotions management, and digital marketing strategies (SEO, SEM, performance marketing).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics tools for data interpretation and visualization.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong bias for action.

Benefits:

• Full-time role
• Competitive salary
• Company employee discounts across all brands
• Medical & health insurance
• Collaborative work environment
• Good vibes work culture.