645 Senior Planner jobs in the United Arab Emirates

GMG is looking for a skilled
Planner
to join our team. The Planner will support the formulation and execution of strategies across
Pre-Season, In-Season, and Post-Season
management to optimize
sales, gross profit value (GPV), and inventory levels
. This role ensures smooth planning processes, minimizes stock risks, and drives category profitability in alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare
  brand/category MIS analytics
  covering sales, forecasts, inventory checks, replenishment needs, and events.
• Maintain and analyze
  sales history, budgets, and inventory levels
  ; prepare accurate
  sales forecasts
  and calculate quarterly
  Open-to-Buy (OTB)
  .
• Monitor brand/category plans using insights from
  store analytics, customer preferences, and buying team projections
  .
• Partner with the buying team for effective
  in-season management
  (stock balancing, markdowns, stock vs. sales performance).
• Identify
  slow-moving/obsolete stock
  and secure approvals for markdowns and discounts.
• Deliver
  variance analysis reports
  on stocks and sales vs. budget; highlight opportunities to reverse downtrends.
• Track and set targets for
  GMROII (Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment)
  and densities to maximize profitability.
• Ensure
  sales plans and promotions
  are executed as per the trade calendar.
• Stay updated on the latest
  planning trends and best practices
  to enhance existing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in
  planning, merchandise planning, or retail/category planning
  .
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with hands-on experience in inventory management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with buying, sales, and operations teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong reporting and variance analysis capabilities.

Key KPIs

• GMROII
  – Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment
• OTB
  – Open to Buy

About Us
As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani and newly added Gym Shark and The White Company, to name just a few

*About The Role
The
Planner - Online Department stores *
is responsible for delivering the division/brand merchandise strategy through development of the seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans, including forecasting and allocation of product; with a view to maximizing sales and gross margin. 

*What You'll Be Doing *
Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

• Communicate trading issues and forecasts with proposed actions to senior management and Buying team 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers 

• Manage all aspects relating to shipments, logistical processing and allocation function 

• Analyze Suppliers' delivery performance and, in conjunction with the Buying team, take appropriate actions 

• Contribute to future supplier strategies 

• Measure products' performance against agreed quality standards and take necessary action with suppliers 

• Assist in the decision-making and problem solving on supplier / brand / partner issues 

• Ensure team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company's mission, values and policies. 

• Deliver category sales, gross margin and sell-through performance to plan 

• Participate in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts for specific brands by analyzing data on seasonal/ yearly trends 

• Identify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at department level 

• Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock, whilst analyzing action taken on mark-downs to maximize profit 

• Monitor performance against plan, taking appropriate action to maximize sales and margins 

• Develop and maintain effective working partnership with divisions particularly Retail Managers / Store Managers / Logistics and Operations 

• Drive decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at division and location level 

• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes 

• Implement the agreed departmental strategy, in conjunction with the Buying team 

• Implement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders 

• Maintain OTB to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targets 

• Manage communication and coordination with stores regarding price changes, product discontinuation, and brand / item focus 

• Evaluate market and customer information together with historical data and forward trends to develop the merchandise plans 

• Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecast 

• Manage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products base

About The Role

The Planner - Online Department stores is responsible for delivering the division/brand merchandise strategy through development of the seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans, including forecasting and allocation of product; with a view to maximizing sales and gross margin.

• What You'll Be Doing
  
  Communicate trading issues and forecasts with proposed actions to senior management and Buying team
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers
• Manage all aspects relating to shipments, logistical processing and allocation function
• Analyze Suppliers' delivery performance and, in conjunction with the Buying team, take appropriate actions
• Contribute to future supplier strategies
• Measure products' performance against agreed quality standards and take necessary action with suppliers
• Assist in the decision-making and problem solving on supplier / brand / partner issues
• Ensure team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company's mission, values and policies.
• Deliver category sales, gross margin and sell-through performance to plan
• Participate in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts for specific brands by analyzing data on seasonal/ yearly trends
• Identify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at department level
• Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock, whilst analyzing action taken on mark-downs to maximize profit
• Monitor performance against plan, taking appropriate action to maximize sales and margins
• Develop and maintain effective working partnership with divisions particularly Retail Managers / Store Managers / Logistics and Operations
• Drive decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at division and location level
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes
• Implement the agreed departmental strategy, in conjunction with the Buying team
• Implement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders
• Maintain OTB to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targets
• Manage communication and coordination with stores regarding price changes, product discontinuation, and brand / item focus
• Evaluate market and customer information together with historical data and forward trends to develop the merchandise plans
• Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecast
• Manage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products base

• University Degree in any discipline
• 5-7 years experience successfully implementing planning function of large scale retail operations.
• Strong strategy and budgeting experience in Omni channels.
• Computer literacy, super user in MS Office like Excel, Power point and major ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills and in depth knowledge of the industry
• Able to communicate effectively at Management Level
• Excellent in prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.

We are seeking an experienced Planner to support project execution through effective planning and scheduling practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in any field; well-experienced Diploma holders may also be considered
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the UAE
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong understanding of planning, project execution, and progress measurement
• Prepare and update progress measurement systems
• Apply resource loading and leveling techniques to optimize manpower and equipment utilisation
• Strong knowledge of obtaining planned vs actual projections
• Preparation of biweekly and monthly progress reports
• Languages: English (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED5,000.00 per month

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• UAE-based Project Planner: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Dubai (Required)

Title:

Planner

Job Title : Planner

Division :

KBR is looking for a Planner to support the maintenance of crude flexibility project critical equipment at Adnoc Refining, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi

Summary:

Prepare and develop preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance plans, on a weekly/ monthly basis covering mechanical, electrical, instrument and general services maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly and monthly routine and preventive maintenance plans and all related activities.
• Ensure proper resource planning and sourcing for the implementation and completion of planned maintenance plans and activities as per schedule.
• Analyze and record critical operational and maintenance issues related to equipment, plants and utilities availability.
• Liaise and participate in various meetings and analyses with other Divisions regarding developing maintenance plans and schedules and provide technical inputs and recommendations as required.
• Coordinate with CE Division to evaluate progress against plan and conduct technical studies to identify and recommend new practices for developing planning and implementation activities.
• Coordinate with all applicable Stakeholders to ensure that maintenance personnel, materials, spare parts, tools and equipment are available and ready to perform the job.
• Prepare and maintain statistical maintenance and technical reports relating routine and preventive maintenance activities
• Responsible to day-to-day Planning and generate reports as and when needed.
• Responsible to day-to-day Job planning & Scheduling including resource identifying & loading in CMMS.
• Coordination with multi disciplines for routine planning & shutdown jobs.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Respective Engineering or Equivalent (preferably).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in planning and scheduling. Knowledge in SAP is an added advantage.
• Excellent English communication verbal & written.
• Age between 25 to 50 yrs.
• Must possess a good knowledge in using Computer and good ability in activity scheduling. Familiar with MS Office, CMMS System i.e. Maximo, SAP etc. MS project & Primavera knowledge is an added advantage

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR

Our Global Supply Chain is a network of more than 300 manufacturing plants, distribution centers and other facilities designed and located to support our direct sales, marketing and distribution activities. We enable company growth by delivering savings through more efficient operations and high levels of service that create competitive advantage while earning and keeping customers' trust.

We are seeking a Planner to manage a medium product portfolio, network, or division. As the Planner, you will be accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution. You will act as a liaison between production and various other internal and external stakeholders.

What's In It For You

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab's supply chain
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

What You Will Do

• Accountable for the Demand, Supply, or Raw Material plan to ensure customer requirements are met through S&OP, Mid-Long Term Capacity Planning, or Material Resolution
• May also manage short-term supply or raw material scheduling/planning for a large facility and/or complex product line
• Intermediate problem identification/solving and navigating ambiguous situations
• Utilizes project management skills to participate in and/or lead small to medium scope/business impact continuous improvement activities
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals
• Builds internal/external partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• May help design and establish new processes or solutions to drive value through increased efficiency or performance
• Manages daily operational partnerships with internal plants, warehouses and/or external suppliers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study
• 2 years of work experience in supply chain planning, finance, marketing or a related analytical discipline
• Significant experience with ERPs, advanced planning systems, analytical or equivalent software
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, primarily Excel and Word
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics
• A track record of successfully delivering to Key Performance Indicators and business objectives
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability for using a strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred
• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.
• APICS Certification

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

Job Description

What will you be doing? Subsea7 is hiring a dedicated Planner to assist in developing and maintaining project schedules for offshore oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure accurate planning and progress tracking

These shall include but not be limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and other tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather input for planning.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly.
• Identify schedule risks and suggest mitigation measures.
• Assist in preparing progress reports and schedule forecasts.
• Support change management activities by assessing schedule impacts.

What experience would we like you to have? Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of planning experience in offshore or oil & gas projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of project planning principles and safety standards.

About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani and newly added Gym Shark and The White Company, to name just a few

About The Role

The Planner - Online Department stores is responsible for delivering the division/brand merchandise strategy through development of the seasonal and yearly product and location sales plans, including forecasting and allocation of product; with a view to maximizing sales and gross margin.

What You'll Be Doing

Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

• Communicate trading issues and forecasts with proposed actions to senior management and Buying team

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers

• Manage all aspects relating to shipments, logistical processing and allocation function

• Analyze Suppliers' delivery performance and, in conjunction with the Buying team, take appropriate actions

• Contribute to future supplier strategies

• Measure products' performance against agreed quality standards and take necessary action with suppliers

• Assist in the decision-making and problem solving on supplier / brand / partner issues

• Ensure team results, relationships and processes are aligned with the Company's mission, values and policies.

• Deliver category sales, gross margin and sell-through performance to plan

• Participate in the development of annual sales budgets and forecasts for specific brands by analyzing data on seasonal/ yearly trends

• Identify and evaluate sales and gross margin opportunities at department level

• Review, propose and implement mark-down activity to reduce terminal stock, whilst analyzing action taken on mark-downs to maximize profit

• Monitor performance against plan, taking appropriate action to maximize sales and margins

• Develop and maintain effective working partnership with divisions particularly Retail Managers / Store Managers / Logistics and Operations

• Drive decision-making and problem solving relating to merchandise issues at division and location level

• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of merchandising business processes

• Implement the agreed departmental strategy, in conjunction with the Buying team

• Implement the agreed markdown strategy and communicate to stakeholders

• Maintain OTB to manage forward buys in-line with department inventory targets

• Manage communication and coordination with stores regarding price changes, product discontinuation, and brand / item focus

• Evaluate market and customer information together with historical data and forward trends to develop the merchandise plans

• Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor overall inventory levels to plan and forecast

• Manage and review replenishment orders for the relevant products base

About You

You need to have the below skills, qualification and experience to qualify for the role:

• University Degree in any discipline
• 5-7 years experience successfully implementing planning function of large scale retail operations.
• Strong strategy and budgeting experience in Omni channels.
• Computer literacy, super user in MS Office like Excel, Power point and major ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills and in depth knowledge of the industry
• Able to communicate effectively at Management Level
• Excellent in prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.