Manager - Retail Planning & Merchandising (5-10 yrs)

Job Title: Manager - Retail Planning & Merchandising

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:

- 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) 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:

- 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