Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sales Planning - Monthly sales forecast monitoring for permanent and seasonal products (men’s and women’s categories) - Process and forecasting tool improvements (collection launches, new permanent items) - Buyer support before and during showrooms (OTB, purchase tracking and optimization) - Ongoing collaboration with the distribution team to align assortments, stock coverage and product flows - Manage and lead a team of 4 sales planners and 1 intern Business Planning - Weekly breakdown and performance tracking of the Best Estimate (All categories) - Monthly business projections (Best Estimate) for Finance & Merchandising teams - Monthly presentations to Zone Presidents and Global Supply Chain teams Other - Supporting the Middle East team being autonomous with specific follow up and training on site (Dubai) - Responsible of pricing and positioning - Responsible of the packaging replenishment
- Establishment of the Business Planning department in collaboration with Finance and Global Supply Chain teams - Process, reporting, and tool development for the creation of a Sales Planning team - Recruitment and training of new Sales Planners - Continued Sales Planning responsibilities for Women’s Leather Goods
Buying & Merchandising - OTB calculations and purchase recommendations by product category and size - Sell-Through Analysis and suggested actions based on business needs (front and back-office) - Stock optimization and markdown recommendations Strategy & Profitability - Support on the development of a two-year commercial strategy - Supplier negotiation preparation Finance - Financial reportings analysis (operating account) - Preparation and review of annual budget
- Budget management (preparation of revised budgets and budget control) - Accounting closing - Project management
- Budget management (budget preparation, control, preparation of budget committees) - Analytical allocation of costs - Reporting & procedures - Supplier management
Burberry boutique - Welcoming customers - Advising on products - Cash handling
- Manage and lead a team of 5 handlers - Order reception and stock management of ready to wear products - Delivery of products within the RG stadium - Daily briefing et debriefing