Director - Head of Planning & Merchandising

1 month ago


Bengaluru, India Myntra Full time

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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