Assistant Planner

Job Title: Assistant Planner Department: Merchandising & Planning Reporting To: Planning Manager / Category Head Experience: 3-5 years Type: Full-time Role Summary: As a Junior Planner, you will assist in forecasting demand, planning inventory, and analyzing sales data to ensure the right product is available at the right time. You will support cross-functional teams to optimize sell-through, minimize stockouts, and enable smart business decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in seasonal planning and OTB (Open-to-Buy) allocation • Analyze weekly sales, stock, and margin performance • Track order flow from PO to delivery, ensuring timely arrivals • Work closely with buying, warehouse, and marketplace teams to maintain inventory health • Identify slow and fast movers and suggest actions (replenishment, markdowns, etc.) • Maintain data accuracy across planning tools and trackers • Support in assortment planning, pricing strategy, and monthly MIS reports • Help monitor category performance vs targets and budget Requirements: • Graduate (preferably in commerce, business, fashion management, or analytics) • Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) • Analytical mindset with attention to detail • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Good communication and team coordination skills • Prior internship or work experience in retail planning or e-commerce is a plus Why Join Us: • Fast-growing D2C brand working with heritage crafts • Opportunity to learn end-to-end planning in a dynamic environment • Young, passionate team with a strong vision How to Apply: Interested candidates can share their resume and portfolio at hr@houseofchikankari.in with the subject line : Application for Assistant Planner – [Your Name]. Show more Show less