Production Scheduler jobs in United Arab Emirates

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Objective:

This job holder will be responsible for executing Initial allocations & Replenishments using PARX tool to ensure stock availability is maintained across stores. The holder will also be responsible for driving the business of the category in the given markets by understanding the store dynamics.

Allocation Process:

1. Review Range plans for initial allocation utilizing sales volumes ranking, store clustering, territory, and current planned events.
2. Understand and upload the Range plans via PARX (MDQ, SC, Ranging, IA, and Buy plan) based on product attributes such as fashion items, collections, basics, and continuity.
3. Approve Min Max for Replenishment using PARX and maximize opportunities by store.
4. Markdown planning in collaboration with the demand team and promotion uploads.
5. Monitor and report on department/location/style performance.
6. Attend weekly allocation meetings to rebalance the product in stores to maximize sales and margin.
7. Manage the terminal stock of items based on seasonality.
8. Manage the fulfillment for new store openings, renovations, relocations, new store setup, and analysis.
9. Manage the allocation of clearance and sale items to maximize the clearance of old stock.
10. Consolidation of stocks to improve sell-throughs.

Commerciality:

Perform sales/store analysis in order to properly maintain inventory levels and identify selling trends, including communicating action plans to the planning team. Analyze reports and make recommendations regarding stock distribution using forecast sales trends.

Customer:

Conduct regular store visits in order to review stock status and receive feedback from store teams. Work closely with suppliers, distribution centers, and stores regarding deliveries. Liaise with the warehouse teams, territory managers, visual merchandisers, and buying team to discuss stock issues and communicate/recommend necessary actions to be taken. Manage time and must be self-motivated and driven to consistently hit deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualification: Graduate degree in any field.
• Advanced Qualification: Certifications in courses related to planning are preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years of retail experience.
• Specific/Relevant Experience: Retail planning.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong Excel.
• Retail knowledge.
• Business Acumen.
• Team Player.
• Planning & Execution abilities.