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].