Retail Planner

Job Title: Retail Planner

Location: Gurugram

CTC: ₹15–30 LPA

Experience Required: 4–8 Years (Preferably from Retail Fashion Stores)

About Us

CityKart Store Pvt Ltd is one of India’s fastest-growing value retail chains, catering to the fashion and lifestyle needs of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. With our rapidly expanding footprint, we are on the lookout for dynamic professionals who are passionate about numbers, trends, and retail strategy.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Retail Planner to manage merchandise planning, optimize inventory, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate should have experience in retail fashion planning, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Seasonal OTB and Option Plans.
• Track KPIs: Sales, Sell-through %, Stock Turns, Inward & Outward movements.
• Provide weekly/monthly performance reports to senior leadership.
• Monitor and manage markdown strategy to optimize sell-through and margins.
• Suggest markdowns based on product performance and ageing.
• Prepare and maintain Product/Category-level P&L statements.
• Align merchandise planning with financial targets in coordination with Finance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across categories and store locations.
• Analyze trends and forecast demand to support merchandise buying.
• Collaborate with Buying, Marketing, VM, and Finance for execution alignment.
• Recommend actions to improve Gross Margin and reduce inventory risk.
• Utilize historical data and market trends for accurate planning and allocation

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Retail, or related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience in Retail Planning, preferably in the Fashion/Retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of retail math, inventory management, and sales forecasting.
• Proficiency in Excel/MIS tools and analytical reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a keen eye for detail.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing retail brand.
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to cross-functional teams.
• Competitive salary and performance-based growth.

📩 To Apply: Send your updated CV to naval@citykartstores.com with the subject line “Application for Retail Planner – Gurugram”.