Retail Planner

1 - 3 years

1 - 4 Lacs

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Job Description

We are looking for a data-driven and detail-oriented Retail Planner to manage and optimize the planning, forecasting, and allocation for our Exclusive Brand Outlet (EBO) business in the Women’s category. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the right product is available at the right time, place, and quantity to maximize sales and profitability. Advanced Excel skills are a must for handling large data sets, building forecasting models, and generating actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assortment Planning:
  • Develop and execute seasonal assortment plans aligned with brand strategy and EBO goals.
  • Sales Forecasting:

Use historical data and trend analysis to forecast sales, inventory, and margins at store and category levels.

  • Inventory Management:

Monitor stock levels, manage replenishment, and optimize stock turns across EBO locations.Plan initial allocations and OTB (Open to Buy), and drive in-season reordering decisions using demand-based analysis.Track and analyze category performance (sell-through, margins, weeks of cover) and recommend corrective actions.Build and maintain advanced Excel dashboards and tools for daily/weekly/monthly reporting.Work closely with Buying, Marketing, Operations, and Store teams to align planning with business needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Allocation & Replenishment:
  • Performance Analysis:
  • Excel Reporting & Automation:
  • Collaboration:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field
  • 1-3years of experience in retail planning, preferably in fashion/apparel and EBO format
  • Strong knowledge of retail KPIs and merchandise planning concepts
  • Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query, data visualization, and automation techniques (macros, VBA preferred)
  • Experience with ERP/Planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail, JDA) is a plus
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,226.86 - ₹36,481.52 per month

Work Location: In person

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