About NamshiAre 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 RoleWe are looking for a high-impact Lead / Senior Business Analyst to drive central planning,inventory intelligence, and commercial decision support across Namshi’s e-commerceecosystem. This role partners closely with Planning, Buying, Supply Chain, and Finance teamsto ensure optimal inventory health, strong availability, and delivery against commercial targets.You will own planning analytics, build scalable data models, and translate complex data intoclear, actionable insights that influence leadership decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead central planning analytics across OTB, inventory, demand–supply alignment, and performance tracking.Design and optimize SQL-driven datasets, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses (complex joins, aggregations, performance tuning).Build advanced Google Sheets / Excel planning models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and trade-off decisions.Monitor and deep-dive key KPIs: stock cover, sell-through, availability, aging, forecast accuracy, and intake vs demand.Partner with Buying, Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to influence weekly and monthly trading decisions.Identify risks and opportunities early and recommend data-backed corrective actions.Drive automation and efficiency in reporting and planning workflows; leverage Python where applicable.Act as a thought partner to senior stakeholders, simplifying complex data into clear business narratives.Mentor other analysts and set best practices for planning analytics and reporting.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.3–8 years of experience in business analytics, planning, or commercial analytics, preferably in fashion or e-commerce.Strong SQL expertise (complex queries, joins, aggregations, optimization).Advanced Google Sheets / Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial & inventory modeling, automation).Working knowledge of Python for automation and data manipulation is a strong plus.Deep understanding of inventory management, OTB, demand & supply planning concepts.Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect data to business outcomes.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.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.
Job Title
Planning Analyst