Director - Head of Planning & Merchandising
1 month ago
Qualification & Experience
Must Have : 15+ years of Total Experience and 10+ year of Fashion Planning experience for online or offline retail business.
• MBA from Tier-1/Tier-2 B-School or NIFT PG Student
• Exceptional analytical & problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to make data backed decisions.
• Strong Communication Skills along with critical thinking and senior stakeholder management
• Self-directed focus and ability to prioritize within an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to execute and follow through on high-quality output, with limited oversight.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence/rally/align them towards a common org/business goal.
• Ability to lead the team.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Leadership:
- Lead a team of 10+ members, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Brand, Finance, and Sourcing) to drive key merchandising and strategic decisions that impact the Business P&L.
- Drive strategic projects across functions to improve key business processes.
Financial Planning & OTB Management:
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB), sales, and inventory at the brand/category level, ensuring merchandise targets are met monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Build and execute seasonal buy plans, including Merchandise Financial Plans and Assortment Plans, to guide key buying decisions.
In-Season Management & Forecasting:
- Participate in weekly and monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
- Carry out the monthly planning process to realign sales and intake plans as needed.
Performance Analysis & Insights:
- Perform comprehensive performance analysis (Category, Product, Stores & Aging) and take necessary actions based on findings.
- Monitor assortment health across key metrics and drive corrections to maximize conversions.
- Analyze slow/fast-moving inventory and provide insights for business actions.
Collaboration & Demand Planning:
- Work closely with Brand, Finance, and Sourcing teams to build bottom-up demand plans for the portfolio across key financial metrics.
Regards,
Diljin Shaji
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