Merchandise Planner

Company Description

Gambol is one of India’s fastest-growing multi-brand sports retailers, known for honest guidance, foot education, premium brand curation, and an unmatched in-store experience.

With 37k+ Instagram community, strong online presence, and flagship stores in Ahmedabad, we are now expanding to multiple large-format experience stores.

We are building a data-driven, system-first inventory function, and we’re looking for a sharp, analytical Inventory Manager who can scale with us.

Role Description

data-driven Merchandise Planner

You will own:

• stock accuracy
• replenishment
• ageing control
• size-curve planning
• reporting
• demand forecasting
• reorder planning
• dead stock reduction
• warehouse → store movement

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category-planning, data-analysis, and buying-support role

This role directly impacts sales, margins, cashflow, and customer experience.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• 4–8 years in retail inventory / merchandise planning / demand planning
• Preferably from: Decathlon, Puma, Adidas, Skechers, Zudio, Reliance Trends, Lifestyle, Shopper Stop, Footwear chains
• Strong understanding of footwear/apparel SKU complexity
• Proven expertise in Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index-Match)
• High attention to detail and operational discipline

Skills & Traits

• Analytical mindset with commercial understanding
• Strong coordination with stores, warehouse & vendors
• Process-driven & highly organised
• Comfortable with fast-moving, high-SKU environments
• Ability to set up dashboards and automate reports
• Calm, systematic and proactive problem solver
• Thrives in a rapidly scaling business
  

Compensation

₹50,000 – ₹80,000/month

(Extra budget if they come from a top brand planning team)