Assistant Manager - Planning

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Apparel Group

United Arab Emirates

AED 60,000 - 100,000

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4 days ago

Job description

Job Description

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, Levis, 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 & Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Marketing
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, margins, etc.
Own both creation and execution of promotions calendar including special occasions (Diwali, Valentines day, etc.).
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.
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.
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.
Pricing
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.