Planner -Sports

About Namshi

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of beauty and e-commerce

Namshi, the #1 online fashion and beauty destination in the Middle East, is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team. We are a community built around young people who are making waves in the region. They're changing the future, and we're right next to them every step of the way.

If you're passionate, innovative, and eager to be a part of a company whose mission is to be the region's favorite closet, then Namshi is the place for you. Discover your potential with us and help us redefine the way people shop online and ignite a new generation of personal expression through style. Let's move together!

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Planner to join our Sports category team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the financial and inventory planning strategy for our Sports business across all platforms. You will collaborate closely with the buying, commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, accurate forecasting, and strong business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage end-to-end merchandise and financial plans across the Sports category to drive sales, optimize inventory, and achieve margin goals.
• Partner with the buying team to define category assortment, depth, and timing strategies, in line with historical data and market trends.
• Lead pre-season planning, in-season forecasting, and post-season analysis to inform future buying decisions.
• Monitor category performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks around inventory, pricing, and product availability while maximizing full-price sell-through.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to ensure smooth stock flow and timely replenishments.
• Build and maintain accurate planning tools, reports, and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Experience in planning or merchandising in retail or e-commerce, ideally within Sports, Fashion, or Lifestyle categories.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and planning/reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail, Tableau, Power BI).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets, forecast trends, and influence business outcomes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Who will excel

• We're looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.