Assistant Manager - Business Planning, D2C eCommerce

Key Objectives:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Assistant Manager for Business Planning in the D2C eCommerce domain.
• This role will be pivotal in driving business growth and ensuring operational efficiency across Puma.com and various eCommerce marketplaces.
• Business Planning and Forecasting:
• Develop and manage business plans for the D2C eCommerce channel, including budget preparation and forecasting for the current and upcoming fiscal years.
• Monitor rolling forecasts (RFC) and set monthly targets accordingly.
• Budget and Inventory Management:
• Finalize category and business unit (BU) level buy budgets for future seasons.
• Coordinate order placements and manage Open-To-Buy (OTB) budgets in alignment with sales projections. o
• Prepare month-on-month (MoM) inward stock plans to optimize stock turnover.
• Inventory and Warehouse Operations:
• Oversee warehouse projections and inventory management.
• Coordinate regional warehouse stock transfers and inter-channel inventory transfers.
• Sales and Discount Strategy:
• Design and execute strategic sales and discount plans for full-price, end-of-season sales (EOSS), and major events to drive revenue and customer engagement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with Merchandising, Category, Growth, and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of plans.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting :
• Continuously monitor stock cover and sell-through rates to identify opportunities for sales improvement and inventory optimization.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly business performance reports to support decision-making.

Educational Qualifications and eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in business planning, eCommerce, inventory management, or a related domain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in tools like Excel, SAP, and reporting platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines