Summary
Landmark Group is seeking an Assistant Manager - Retail Logistics in the United Arab Emirates. The role covers stock and product performance analysis, inventory optimization, store and campaign execution, and coordination with warehouse, buying, marketing, and other teams. It also supports pricing and promotions, stock liquidation, store openings and refits, and SOP reviews. Applicants should have 4+ years of experience in retail operations, inventory planning, or merchandising, strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and effective coordination and communication abilities.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities:
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and analyze IOC reports to identify performance gaps and improvement areas.
- Conduct product performance analysis (top sellers and slow movers).
- Provide feedback on markdown and pricing strategies.
- Checking DCS and checking gaps in display in stores.
- Generate regular and ad-hoc reports including stock take preparation, damage reviews.
Store & Campaign Execution
- Monitor outlet performance and campaign productivity.
- Ensure timely implementation of new store displays and stock availability to VM as per guidelines.
- Push newness representation and ageing stock clearance strategies in stores.
- Address quality-related issues and manage RTVs.
- Provide clearance discounts, and broken range consolidation.
Stock Management & Optimization
- Review stock cover and provide actionable feedback.
- Monitor rolling availability in furniture and coordinate stock consolidation in household.
- Manage slow movers, last-piece, expired stock, and liquidation of discontinued products.
- Collaborate on assortment allocation and pipeline (UDA) reviews.
- Coordinate mattress range reviews and mattress CNC order creation.
Operations Coordination
- Conduct ICT checks and approvals.
- Manage store queries on ranging, de-ranging, and pricing updates.
- Support B2B stock requirements and warehouse coordination.
- Handle sample clearance and Trouble code stocks liquidation.
- Strong control on SED approval processes and checks with follow up on ASN checks.
- Plan stock plan and liquidation for new store openings and refits.
- Coordinate with warehouse, QET, buying, and marketing teams.
- DSD related payments support to vendors to be provided.
Marketing & Visual Merchandising
- Collaborate with marketing for sale/promo planning and product selection.
- Support ecommerce photoshoots and online product/price updates.
- Ensure store standards are maintained as per brand and stock guidelines.
Strategic Planning & SOPs
- Participate in SOP creation and reviews.
- Suggest improvements to min-max levels and stock parameters.
- Manage trouble codes and yearly stock write-offs.
- Lead warehouse sales (once or twice a year) to ensure stock liquidation.
Qualifications
Skills & Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in retail operations, inventory planning, or merchandising.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of Stock systems and retail SOPs is an advantage.