- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès seeks a Retail Planner in Dubai to lead regional supply and demand forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, reporting and OTB support across stores in the UAE, Kuwait, Doha and Bahrain. The role partners with merchandising, operations, logistics, IT and Europe planning teams under an unlimited contract on a full-time basis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Forecast supply, demand, sales and landing stock; monitor and manage inventory levels with the Merchandising team, coordinate replenishment from the Local Distribution Centre, and deliver business intelligence tools to support business needs and decision-making.
- Manage inventory levels for Permanent Stock Items, Intemporals and central stock.
- Analyze historical data and current trends to identify inventory risks and opportunities.
- Oversee the definition and updating of replenishment settings with the Retail Planning and Merchandising Managers to optimize transfers from the Local Distribution Center to retail stores.
- Adjust Min/Max replenishment parameters to account for key periods, product trends and anticipated delivery delays.
- Monitor stockroom capacity to identify understock and overstock situations.
- Identify slow-moving and sleeping stock and align action plans with the Merchandising team.
- Coordinate with Logistics and IT teams to ensure smooth automatic replenishment between the warehouse and stores.
- Monitor BI reports, including sales, stock and value equation reports.
- Prepare and share regular activity reports and ad hoc analyses of métier performance by store, category and product.
- Use historical sales data, market trends and customer preferences to forecast demand and support stock replenishment and reorder plans.
- Act as an alert tower for merchandising by proactively addressing potential inventory imbalances and identifying opportunities and risks.
- Prepare and recommend destocking by métier in line with group policy.
- Validate OTB tool assumptions with the Planning Manager, including exchange rates, margins, destocking projections, PSI, reorders and delivery rates.
- Support the Planning Manager in defining OTB during Preview and Podium Group moments, in line with subsidiary strategy and current-year stock objectives.
- Collaborate with Retail Merchandisers to ensure OTB aligns with métier ambitions and collection feedback.
- Consolidate buying against OTB to flag risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with Store, Operations and Retail Merchandising teams to develop and execute comprehensive plans aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Build strong partnerships with Stock Control teams and ensure regular stockroom-capacity updates to identify understock and overstock situations.
- Build strong links with the Europe Planning community to share best practices and adapt the Europe strategy within the subsidiary.
- Work closely with the store, operations and retail merchandising teams; liaise with the Europe HQ Retail Planning and Central Planning teams; and act as a strategic partner to the region’s Retail Supply Chain strategy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Economics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation or inventory management within a retail environment.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI, with advanced data analysis and forecasting skills.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and trends to make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Attention to detail.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate market changes and adjust merchandise plans accordingly.
- Familiarity with retail math and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management and sales.
- Problem-solving orientation and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in merchandise planning, allocation or inventory management within a retail environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Economics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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