Planner
Majid Al Futtaim
Total years of experience :17 years, 6 Months
1. Responsible to analyze multi-dimensional data-driven plans including sales trends, margin and inventory to support AED 147M (appx $40M) business across 60 GCC stores.
2. Successfully launched all 3 brands across E-Comm channels like Mumzworld, Firstcry, Sprii, Noon, resulting in 6% contribution across total sales
3. Aggressively increased sales of ageing products by 9% through various promotions via Outlet channels
4. Responsible for maximizing sales & profit via Debenhams stores
5. Ensure proper inventory levels for key items across top selling stores.
6. Pricing strategies to maximize sales trend & opportunities
7. Created a comprehensive yet concise performance report helping operations to improve stock movement & consolidation resulting in sell-thru performance increase by 10%
8. Automated several principal reports improving time efficiency
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with principal, inter and intra-departments for open and effective sharing of information.
1 Prepare seasonal/annual merchandise plan across all categories for GCC region
2 Prepare trade calendars, business plan & OTB / Buying Budget
3 Range planning as per the OTB & in line with department inventory targets.
4 Work with E-Commerce team to launch brand on E-Commerce platform namely
6th Street.com
5 Regularly review sales performance and inventory levels to identify
opportunities for increased sales, aide future buys, reorder, mark-downs and
margin levels.
6 Establish seasonal launch targets and execute promotional strategies to
maximize sale potential
7 Prepare several projections and reports for management and principals.
8 Responsible for seasonal pricing analysis & strategy
9 Stock Management including allocation, consolidation/amalgamation and
analysis across all region
10 Regularly visiting stores to ensure sufficient stock levels and assist with
visual merchandising
12 Develop and maintain strong work relationships to maximize effeciencies
through system & supply chain
1. Prepare seasonal/annual Buying and Merchandise plan for kids wear.
2. Prepare trade calendars, Business plan and OTB/Buying Budget.
3. Range planning as per the OTB & in line with department inventory targets.
4. Regularly review sales performance and inventory levels to maximize sales
5.. Develop and execute promotional strategies to maximize sales potential.
6. Regularly visiting stores to ensure sufficient stock levels.
7. Pricing, negotiating terms of contract and delivery follow-up with suppliers
8. Travelling twice a year to USA for entire seasonal range selections.
9. Sourcing different product categories / vendors from USA/Canada/Europe
10. Work with Graphics department for Branding in stores & on social sites.
11. Attending trade fairs in USA to identify and source new potential products
1. Range Planning for Kidswear for private brands and other prestigious retail brands.
2. Pricing and negotiating terms of contract with suppliers.
3. Ensuring the range selected goes live on website in stipulated time.
4. Conducting sales analysis to aid future buys.
5. Source new Retail brands.
6. Source the different vendors/categories in Kidswear.
7. Collation of data for Launch packs which includes Key Concepts, Key looks, Fit/Style/Color Guide.
8. Ensure timely and accurate placement of purchase orders.
9. Build strong relationship with IT, Logistics and the warehouse to maximize efficiencies through system & supply chain.
10. Coordination with Vendors/ Suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
1. Handling Men’s/Women’s Export of Apparel to US Market.
2. Executing orders right from sampling stage till final delivery of shipment.
3. Visiting factories and working with QA’s to make sure product meet customer standards
4. Costing, Negotiations & Business models.
5. New vendor development for new product line.
6. Support and guide subordinates to improve their knowledge and understanding.
1. Core team member for handling Men’s/Women’s/Kids import of apparel business for prestigious Indian buyers and export for USA and Russian market.
2. New Business Development for International & domestic Market
3. Prepare Business model & plan, cost Negotiations.
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