Retail Merchandise Planner

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Merchandising resource to lead the end-to-end seasonal planning, stock allocation, and performance tracking for our retail and franchise channels. This role will be responsible for aligning sell-in and sell-out targets, optimizing product mix, managing promotional planning, and ensuring inventory efficiency across all doors and categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Planning & Target Management

• Drive achievement of Sell-In and Sell-Out Target.
• Develop & monitor seasonal and category-wise Sell-Through plans

Demand Forecasting & Buying

• Align sell-in plans with all partners/franchises, preparation of OTBs.
• Demand forecasting on various parameters market trends.
• Lead seasonal order planning.

Stock Planning & Allocation

• Plan phased delivery of merchandise
• Coordinate dispatches

Promotional Planning & Analysis

• Strategize and implement mid-season promotions and discounting.
• Conduct performance analysis of top sellers and slow movers.
• Deliver post-season evaluations including EOSS analysis, promo ROI, and FWC reports.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Maintain active communication with various departments (i.e. Product, Operations, Marketing, Supply chain etc.)