# Commercial Planning Manager

> Ninja · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Grocery

## Description

We are looking for a **Commercial Planning Manager** to lead commercial planning activities across assortment, inventory health, SKU productivity, and range optimization.

The role will translate commercial strategy into actionable plans that improve assortment productivity, reduce overstock, optimize inventory, and support profitable growth. You will work closely with **Category Management, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Master Data, Commercial Excellence, and Media Buying** teams to drive planning decisions and ensure strong execution.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead **assortment planning and range optimization** across categories.
-   Monitor **inventory health, overstock, slow-moving and aged stock**, and drive clearance actions.
-   Lead **SKU rationalization** to improve product and category productivity.
-   Analyze sales, margin, stock cover, availability, and SKU performance to identify opportunities and risks.
-   Support **monthly, quarterly, and seasonal commercial planning** activities.
-   Work closely with **Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholders** to align plans and drive execution.
-   Provide **commercial insights and recommendations** to support management decision-making.

## Requirements

-   Planning, Category Planning, Retail Planning, or a similar role.
-   Strong experience in **assortment planning, inventory management, SKU rationalization, and range optimization**.
-   Strong understanding of retail commercial metrics such as **sales, margin, sell-through, stock cover, inventory value, and SKU productivity**.
-   Experience working closely with **Category Management and Supply/Demand Planning** teams.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Advanced **Excel** skills and strong ability to work with data and planning reports.
-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
-   Ability to translate data and analysis into clear commercial actions and recommendations.

## Apply

[Apply at Ninja](https://apply.workable.com/ananinja/j/1E23F45D32/apply)

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