Senior Planner
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia · Full Time
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Job description
About Cenomi Retail
Established in 1990 as Fawaz Alhokair Fashion Retail Co., Cenomi Retail has brought over 80 prominent international retail and food & beverage brands to Saudi Arabia. Its portfolio features beloved global names like Zara, Mango, Aldo, Cinnabon, and Subway, operating more than 1,600 stores across 100 malls in 11 countries. The company emphasizes growth and innovative brand partnerships.
Role Overview
The Senior Planner within Retail Planning plays a vital role in creating and overseeing merchandise strategies that enhance sales, inventory efficiency, profitability, and product availability across all retail locations and channels. The position demands expertise in demand forecasting, assortment and range planning, inventory management, replenishment processes, and collaboration with various internal teams including Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Store Operations.
Key Duties
- Formulate and sustain financial plans including Open To Buy (OTB), sales projections, margin targets, and inventory objectives.
- Track essential KPIs such as Sales, Gross Margin, Sell-Through, Weeks of Cover, and Stock Turnover rates.
- Work closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Financial, and Retail Operations departments to align strategies.
- Conduct detailed analyses before and after purchases, as well as in-season demand planning.
- Collaborate with the Buying team on assortment and range planning to optimize product mix.
- Deliver weekly trading reports with actionable commercial recommendations.
- Manage forecasting accuracy, boost inventory turnover, and supervise replenishment activities.
- Assist in planning promotions and markdown strategies.
- Create executive-level reports and detailed presentations.
Key Performance Indicators
- Sales
- Gross Margin
- Forecast Accuracy
- Inventory Turnover
- Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI)
- Stock Availability
- Compliance with Open To Buy budgets
Required Competencies
- Strong commercial insight and business acumen
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Sound decision-making capacity
- Team collaboration
- Customer-centric approach
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is required along with substantial experience in retail planning relevant to the seniority of this role. Candidates must have advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience with Power BI and ERP systems is favored.