Planning and Merchandising Head

You will be responsible for leading the product planning, category management, and merchandising functions at Jain Amar. Your role will involve driving product development, planning budgets, optimizing category performance, and ensuring profitable growth across various segments such as Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear, etc. Your key responsibilities will include driving new product development in collaboration with design, sales, and sourcing teams, preparing OTB plans aligned with business goals, developing demand plans, and conducting market analysis. You will also define seasonal product range, oversee merchandising operations, plan markdowns, and collaborate with buyers and sales teams. As the Planning and Merchandising Head, you will manage and optimize the performance of key product categories, strategize to expand product categories based on market demand, monitor category sales, and manage sourcing processes. Additionally, you will forecast product demand, lead pricing strategies, analyze MIS reports, and maintain quality standards. To succeed in this role, you should have a strong understanding of product planning, merchandising, and category management, possess analytical skills for forecasting and budget planning, demonstrate effective communication and coordination abilities, and have experience in leading cross-functional teams and vendor management. Expertise in consumer insights, market trend analysis, and proficiency in Excel and MIS reporting are essential. Ideally, you should hold a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Fashion, Retail, Business, or related field, and have 10-15 years of relevant experience in planning, merchandising, and category management, preferably in the apparel or retail industry.,