Demand / Inventory Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Planning at Buy Stage Partner with brand managers to align buy quantities and assortment

with channel sales plans and demand forecasts.

• Channel Allocation Distribute inventory across multiple sales channels (retail, marketplace, wholesale)

based on sales velocity and channel strategy.

• Model Management – Manage inventory under both consignment and marketplace models, including

allocations from central warehouses.

• Coordination with Supply Chain – Liaise with central supply chain teams to ensure timely inventory

movements across regions and platforms.

• Ageing Inventory Management – Analyse ageing stock and develop clearance strategies to optimise

sell-through and recover margins.

• Markdown & Pricing Strategy – Recommend markdowns based on inventory age, sales trends, and

margin targets.

• Demand & Cover Analysis – Monitor inventory covers and replenishment cycles to avoid overstocking or

stockouts.

• Data & Reporting – Maintain accurate inventory reports, highlighting risks and opportunities to relevant

stakeholders.

• Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with merchandising, finance, marketing, and operations to align

inventory decisions with business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• 7-8 years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or merchandising, preferably in fashion,

footwear, or lifestyle retail.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or

similar analytics tools is a plus.

• Understanding of multi-channel inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Experience in markdown planning and clearance strategies.
• Commercial acumen to balance stock availability, sales velocity, and profitability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decisions with data-driven recommendations.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key KPIs You’ll Drive

• Sell-through rate by category and channel.
• Inventory cover and availability.
• Ageing inventory percentage and clearance efficiency.
• Gross margin optimization through markdown planning.
• Stockout and overstock incidence reduction.

Why Join Us?

At Exporio, you will be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial team shaping the next wave of brand expansion in the Middle East. You will gain exposure to regional market dynamics, diverse brand portfolios, and cutting-edge supply chain and technology solutions as part of the Opptra ecosystem. If this role excites you and you want to build brands at scale in global markets, apply now to join our fast-growing team.