Assistant Manager - Retail Planning (Menswear Exp.Mandatory)

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as Retail Planner for the brand. This role will be pivotal in driving business growth and ensuring operational efficiency across Turtle in all formats (LFS, EBO and Trade) Role & responsibilities Business Planning and Forecasting : Develop and manage business plans for all the channel, including budget preparation and forecasting for the current and upcoming fiscal years Budget and Inventory Management : Finalize category and business unit level buy budgets for future seasons. Coordinate order placements and manage Open-To-Buy (OTB) budgets in alignment with sales projections. Prepare month-on-month (MoM) inward stock plans to optimize stock turnover. Inventory Operations : Oversee warehouse projections and inventory management. Coordinate stock transfers and inter-channel inventory transfers. Sales and Discount Strategy : Design and execute strategic sales and discount plans for full-price, end-of-season sales (EOSS), and major events to drive revenue and customer engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Merchandising team, operation team & Warehouse teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of plans. Performance Monitoring and Reporting : Continuously monitor stock cover and sell-through rates to identify opportunities for sales improvement and inventory optimization. Prepare and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly business performance reports to support decision-making. Preferred candidate profile Masters degree in Business, MFM from NIFT or an MBA 3+ years of experience in retail planning (menswear experience mandatory) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in tools like Excel, and reporting platforms. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.