Retail Planner

**Job Title: Manager - Retail Planning & Merchandising (Cross-Channels)**

**Job Summary**:
We're looking for an experienced retail leader to drive our Omni Channel growth. As a Manager - Retail Planning & Merchandising, you'll develop and execute strategic plans for our retail and e-commerce channels, overseeing inventory management, merchandising, and promotions. Your data-driven insights will inform business decisions and fuel growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Sales Forecasting and Planning**:

- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and competitor insights to develop accurate sales forecasts.
- Create comprehensive business plans for online & offline channels, encompassing product assortment, pricing strategies, and inventory level optimization.

**2. Inventory Management**:

- Monitor and optimize inventory levels across all channels to ensure efficient stock rotation and minimize stockouts or overstocking.
- Manage inventory allocation and distribution to stores and e-commerce platforms, based on sales forecasts and demand patterns.

**3. Merchandising and Visual Display**:

- Collaborate with merchandising teams to develop product assortment plans aligned with brand strategy and customer needs.
- Oversee in-store visual merchandising execution; ensuring displays are visually appealing and consistent with brand guidelines.

**4. Promotional Planning and Execution**:

- Develop and implement promotional strategies, including pricing promotions, in-store events, and digital marketing campaigns.
- Monitor the effectiveness of promotions and make adjustments as needed.

**5. Data Analysis and Reporting**:

- Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Generate comprehensive reports to track performance against key metrics and inform decision-making.

**6. Store Operations Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Retail Operations, E-commerce, Design and MIS, to ensure seamless execution of retail plans and resolve operational challenges.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to store staff on:
**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field
- Proven experience in retail planning, merchandising, and execution roles
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting software
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team of retail professionals
- Understanding of retail operations, including inventory management, sales forecasting, and visual merchandising
- Ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and consumer trends

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person