Summary
Landmark Group is seeking a merchandise planning and inventory professional for its beauty and cosmetics retail operations in Bahrain. The role covers assortment planning, demand forecasting, sales and KPI analysis, and managing open-to-buy budgets. Responsibilities also include stock optimization, replenishment, inventory audits, resolving discrepancies, and tracking purchase orders and shipments with logistics teams and suppliers. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 2–5+ years of relevant experience, with advanced Excel skills and experience using retail ERP or inventory software.
The posting
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Responsibilities
Merchandise Planning
Assortment Planning: Curate and plan optimal product assortments tailored to target demographics and current trends in the beauty and cosmetics market.
Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical sales data and seasonal trends to accurately predict future demand.
Sales Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like sell-through rates, margin contributions, and fast-moving SKUs.
Budgeting & Open-To-Buy (OTB): Manage financial budgets, ensuring inventory investments align directly with company sales targets.
Inventory Control
Stock Optimization: Maintain perfect inventory levels across warehouses and retail shelves to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
Replenishment Management: Streamline automatic replenishment processes based on turnover rates and lead times.
Shrinkage & Variance Control: Conduct regular audits, monitor stock adjustments, and resolve discrepancies in the inventory management system.
Critical Path Tracking: Collaborate closely with logistics and suppliers to manage purchase orders and track shipments.
Qualifications
Education
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience
Typically requires 2–5+ years of relevant planning and inventory experience, ideally within beauty, luxury, or fashion retail.
Analytical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with retail ERP or inventory software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).