Allocator (Merchandise Planner) The Visitor Head office

About Chalhoub Group

Chalhoub Group has operated as a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades. The Group manages a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and provides distribution and marketing expertise for more than 400 international brands across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. With over 16,000 professionals across eight countries in the Middle East and a presence in LATAM, Chalhoub Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aims to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Role Summary

Chalhoub Group is seeking an Allocator (Merchandise Planner) to join its team in Jeddah or Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on ensuring the optimal distribution of inventory and maintaining product availability across retail, e-commerce, and B2B channels. The Allocator will be responsible for inventory planning, replenishment, and monitoring key performance indicators to support efficient supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute initial allocation strategies for seasonal products across stores, aligning with assortment and demand plans.
• Develop and maintain inventory and replenishment plans, considering store space, delivery frequency, and stock requirements.
• Implement allocation strategies by adapting stock parameters, safety stock, and days of coverage to optimize inventory levels and prevent overstock or stockouts.
• Manage inventory push initiatives in alignment with sales and clearance strategies, including markdown and promotional activities.
• Track and initiate inventory balance between stores, MFC (Digital), and the hub to manage In-Stock Availability (ISA) across all networks.
• Optimize store-to-store stock transfers to balance inventory levels and meet dynamic demand and ISA.
• Collaborate with retail teams to coordinate upcoming delivery volumes and ensure operational readiness at the store level.
• Conduct regular store visits with the team.

KPI Monitoring

• Track and analyze planning KPIs, including In-Stock Availability (ISA), Days of Inventory (DOI), and On-Time In-Full (OTIF), to identify and resolve inefficiencies.
• Track and analyze store-to-store transfers.

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required for this position.

Application Process

Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming all applicants regardless of gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status. Candidates are requested to complete assessments and interviews independently, without assistance from generative AI tools, to ensure an accurate evaluation of individual strengths and problem-solving approaches.