Assistant Manager – Planning

2 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India EasyBuy Full time US$ 80,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Footwear – Merchandise Planning is responsible for driving season-wise stock planning, allocation, replenishment, and performance monitoring for the footwear category. The role ensures availability of the right product mix across stores and warehouses, achievement of planned sell-through, optimized stock turns, and attainment of topline targets.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Season Planning

  • Collaborate with Buying and central planning teams to finalize monthly assortment and order qtys in sync with planned sales and inventory norms.
  • Plan store base stock and allocations for proper launch and deployment.

Season Launch Allocation

  • Review allocation plans to bridge the gaps, ensuring timely availability of stock.
  • Track planned vs. inspected options to ensure launches are executed as per hit dates.

In-Season Monitoring & Replenishment

  • Monitor store-level stock cover, mix, and ageing on a weekly/fortnightly basis; take corrective actions as required.
  • Review store performance (STR, sell-through, LFL growth) and initiate corrective interventions for slow movers.
  • Timely validate system update for replenishment and deployment. Dispatches in line with store and departmental performance with base fill.
  • Track RDC inward/outward movement and align with Operations to resolve deviations.
  • Conduct store and market visits to capture customer feedback, competitive insights, and product gaps.

Promotions & Discounting

  • Support store-level execution of promotions and discounts; monitor effectiveness and impact on sales.
  • Track and review discount performance across stores to maximize sell-through.

End of Season Management (EOSS)

  • Plan and execute EOSS allocations based on discount structure, store profile, and budget.
  • Ensure timely dispatch of discounted stock to stores in coordination with SCM.
  • Work with RDC on consolidation of unsold stock; convert into prepacks for future reuse (e.g., winter-centric stocks).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy of forecasting and allocation.
  • Replenishment timeliness and effectiveness.
  • Sell-through achievement vs. budget.
  • Stock turn and ageing norms at store level.
  • Discount sell-through during promotions/EOSS.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Graduate/Post-Graduate in Business, Retail Management, or related field.
  • 3–6 years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably in footwear/apparel/retail industry.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in MS Excel/Planning tools.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Buying, SCM, and Operations teams.
  • Strong business acumen, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
  • Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

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