Planner - HomeBox, Landmark Group - Dubai

Role Purpose

The Planner supports the Merchandise Planning function through effective stock management,

data-led decision support, and insight-driven recommendations. The role ensures that inventory

levels, assortments, and replenishment strategies align with demand across markets, ultimately

driving sales, profitability, and stock efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Replenishment & Order Execution

- Compile monthly reorder quantities for continuity lines to ensure optimal stock availability.

- Ensure orders are raised accurately and on time, aligned with agreed inbound delivery schedules.

- Provide guidance to buyers on appropriate buy quantities for new product launches.

Assortment & Territory Planning

- Ensure assortments are structured and matched accurately to store grading.

- Manage ranging across stores and territories to maintain balanced stock at country level aligned

to demand.

- Ensure stock availability in stores aligns with approved range plans and planograms.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

- Track and report on new line performance versus agreed sell-through targets.

- Provide weekly planning commentary and performance insight on key measurable metrics.

- Highlight risk and opportunity through actionable analysis to support commercial decision-making.

- Identify areas of distress or overperformance and make recommendations to maximise sales and

minimise stock risk.

OTB & Stock Control

- Monitor OTB (Open-to-Buy) to ensure spend remains within agreed monthly budgets.

- Track ageing stock and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive actions aligning with

departmental sell-through and ageing targets.

Skills & Competencies Required

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

- Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of

the organisation.

- Commercially astute with the ability to turn data into clear direction and business impact.

- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in driving planning outcomes