Merchandising Planner- Kuwait

About You

Education/Certification and Continued Education
A bachelor’s degree preferably in a relevant field such as Business, Finance or Supply Chain is a requirement.
Years of Experience 
Minimum of 5+ years’ merchandise planning experience within a multi-channel retail organization.
Knowledge and Skills
• Highly numerical, analytical and data driven with an ability to decipher highly complex reports and quantitative figures.
• Strong financial modeling & analysis skills.
• Advanced knowledge of excel and MS office and financial analysis and planning tools.
• Commercially minded problem-solver with proven track-record of delivering financial targets.
• Ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships to deliver business results.
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of retail business.
• Product and market knowledge relevant to the area of responsibility.
Languages
Proficient in the English language
Additional Requirements
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop junior team-members 
• Product / brand orientation with very good knowledge of fashion industry and benchmarks
• Knowledge of merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment and financial planning systems, tools and reporting
• Stakeholder management skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and counterparts.
• Communicate with candor and value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life.
• Commercial skills with the ability to identify opportunities and potential business risks.