Assistant Manager - Retail Planner

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Retail Planner

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5–7 years

Department: Merchandising / Planning

Industry: Retail | Fashion | Offline Stores

Salary: ₹10–12 LPA

Reports To: Head – Merchandising

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Senior Merchandise Planner to join our growing retail team! In this role, you will be responsible for planning the right product, in the right quantity, at the right place and time to drive business growth. You’ll work closely with Buying, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and enhance product performance across our offline stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal merchandise plans and OTB
• Forecast demand and sales across categories and store clusters
• Plan and review inventory levels, stock cover, and assortment mix
• Analyze sales and stock performance to support business decisions
• Automate reports and dashboards for business reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for smooth execution
• Guide and support junior team members (if applicable)

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in merchandise planning (Retail/Fashion preferred)
• Strong skills in Excel and report automation
• Experience in demand forecasting, OTB planning, and inventory optimization
• Great at analyzing data and making strategic decisions
• Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment
• Work with passionate teams and industry leaders
• Drive meaningful impact across our store network
• Opportunities to grow and lead within the merchandising space

Apply now and let's build something great together!

Reach us at hr@xtep.com