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INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets. Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. What you'll be doing The Associate Merchandise Planner will support the delivery of sales, profitability, and inventory performance for our Own Brand footwear business through effective range and assortment planning, OTB management, critical path ownership, and inventory planning. Using data-driven insight and strong commercial awareness, the role helps translate range plans into profitable, on-time stock delivery across all channels within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Accountabilities Product Planning -Support the development of sales plans and OTB (Open to Buy) by collaborating with Buying, Finance, Retail, and Ecommerce teams. Utilize sales data, market conditions, and supplier inputs to help inform merchandise strategies and support profitable decision-making. - Maintain and have understanding of Monthly and Weekly Sales and Stock Intake (MSSI/WSSI) plans to ensure stock levels are optimized, helping to maximize sales and margin - Own forecasting and re-forecasting efforts by analysing sales performance and market trends, assisting in adjusting plans to align with current business conditions. - Support inventory management efforts by ensuring accurate stock tracking and alignment with sales and stock forecasts, assisting in allocation and replenishment processes to maintain healthy stock levels across various business channels. - Identify and address aging stock, working to improve liquidation processes and solve inventory discrepancies to optimize stock levels. - Own range and assortment planning by channel, region, or store, including line card management, ensuring width/depth decisions align with merchandise strategy and commercial targets - Track and manage the critical path from range sign-off through to delivery, flagging slippage risk and coordinating with Design, Product Development and Sourcing to protect key dates - Manage lead times across both short and long lead-time supplier models, adjusting buy and reorder strategy to reflect supplier capability and seasonal cadence - Perform basic option count analysis and depth analysis providing insights and recommendations to the team. - Conduct trade analysis to understand market trends and consumer prefere