Merchandise Planning Manager -

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From: samir -www.busybig.com

Job Description

Merchandise Planning Manager                                                                

Key Accountabilites

To control and strategically drive the plans for buying, stock distribution, budgeting, space planning and supply chain processes in a fast paced and demanding retail environment

Financial

Conduct preseason, in season and post season planning along with the buying team, ensuring that the processes at each stage are accurately defined and understood to achieve productivity and profitability

Ability to interpret financial sales data to make decisions and recommendations that impact the business Have an understanding of the process and methods of gross margin profitability planning

Support in drafting annual and preseason sales and finance budget for each territory/store in line with organizational objectives

Carry out an in-depth post season analysis by reviewing product performance in each category through sales, profits and markdowns; And hence plan ahead based on its understanding

Operational

Lead merchandise planners to build and refine plans for departments based on seasonal strategies and opportunities, with a focus on profitability

Drive alignment of assortment plans with cross functional partners including business planning, merchandising, buying, accounts, sales and distribution

To review key measures involving reduction in turnaround time for replenishment and in average store stock cover

Always oversee product range, maintain size availability and minimize markdowns

To influence and drive new preretailing and pack size initiatives

Ensure development of season range by season hits, price points and margins as well as product variety as per store segmentation based on demographics & sales history To participate in store sales and stock targets for events and promotions to initiate any corrective action to enhance organizations top and bottom line earnings

Active involvement in new projects involving store openings through planning area allocation according to department level along with sales budget and inventory planning

People Management

Recommend key actions to the team to replenish top styles or cancel low performing styles, to maximize sales, profit and inventory metrics

Communication and

Interface

Qualification and

Experience

Internal                                                                           Frequency Head of Merchandise Planning                               Daily Merchandise Planning & Buying Team                    As required Distribution Center Team                                         As required

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Certification

Planning Management would be preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong Organizational and Interpersonal skills Good Multitasking and Problem Solving Skills Strong Analytical and Mathematical skills

Experience

6 to 7 years of experience in a Fashion Retail Organization

Preferred background in Buying, Planning and Allocation/ Distribution

Competencies         Core                                                                         Level Customer Focused                                                   Proficient Passion For Excellence                                           Proficient Teamwork                                                                 Proficient Communication and Transparency                          Proficient

Leadership                                                                     Level Inspiring and Leading People                                  Proficient Strategic Orientation                                                Advanced Influencing and Persuading                                     Advanced Decision Making                                                       Advanced

Last revised on: March 28, 2017