Merchandise Planner

Company DescriptionGambol is one of India's fastest-growing multi-brand sports retailers, known for honest guidance, foot education, premium brand curation, and an unmatched in-store experience.With 37k+ Instagram community, strong online presence, and flagship stores in Ahmedabad, we are now expanding to multiple large-format experience stores.We are building a data-driven, system-first inventory function, and we're looking for a sharp, analytical Inventory Manager who can scale with us.Role DescriptionWe are hiring a data-driven Merchandise Planner who can convert sales trends into effective preorders, accurate buying plans, and tight inventory health.You will own:- stock accuracy- replenishment- ageing control- size-curve planning- reporting- demand forecasting- reorder planning- dead stock reduction- warehouse → store movementThis is not a warehouse job.This is not a stock movement job.This is a category-planning, data-analysis, and buying-support role.This role directly impacts sales, margins, cashflow, and customer experience.This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ahmedabad.What We're Looking ForMust-Have Experience- 4–8 years in retail inventory / merchandise planning / demand planning- Preferably from: Decathlon, Puma, Adidas, Skechers, Zudio, Reliance Trends, Lifestyle, Shopper Stop, Footwear chains- Strong understanding of footwear/apparel SKU complexity- Proven expertise in Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index-Match)- High attention to detail and operational disciplineSkills & Traits- Analytical mindset with commercial understanding- Strong coordination with stores, warehouse & vendors- Process-driven & highly organised- Comfortable with fast-moving, high-SKU environments- Ability to set up dashboards and automate reports- Calm, systematic and proactive problem solver- Thrives in a rapidly scaling businessCompensation₹50,000 – ₹80,000/month(Extra budget if they come from a top brand planning team)