AM_Merchandising

• Execute sales and inventory plans for assigned categories to achieve revenue, margin, and productivity targets.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and ensure inventory investments are aligned with business objectives.
• Develop sales forecasts, stock plans, intake plans, and replenishment strategies based on business demand.
• Drive store-wise and cluster-wise allocation strategies to ensure the right product is available at the right store and at the right time.
• Analyze sales, inventory, sell-through, stock turn, and product performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Buying teams on assortment planning, purchase quantities, and seasonal merchandise strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend actions related to replenishment, markdowns, liquidation, or reallocation.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions, EOSS activities, and new store openings.
• Track key merchandising KPIs including sell-through, stock turn, weeks of cover, GMROI, and margin performance.
• Generate business reports and insights to support decision-making and improve category productivity.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Vendor teams to ensure smooth execution and product availability.

Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Allocation Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Retail Planning.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience in allocation merchandising, inventory optimization, and retail performance analysis.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable business decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Requirement: This role requires a strong focus on Allocation Merchandising and Data Analytics, with the ability to leverage business insights to drive stock productivity, sales growth, and inventory efficiency.