Retail Planner

*Work Overview :*

We are looking for a data-driven and trend-aware individual to join our growing Category team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing category-level assortments for offline retail, using a strong understanding of retail metrics, consumer trends, and sales data. You will work closely with the buying, design, sourcing, VM, and marketing teams to drive product performance, optimize inventory, and ensure efficient in-store execution.

*Responsibilities:*

- Develop and execute category-level assortment strategies at stores to maximize sales and inventory efficiency.

- Strong understanding of OTB creation, Buy Plan development, or Range Architecture design. - Analyze sales trends to recommend SKU mix and depth by location.

- Collaborate with buying teams to define category targets and optimize product selections.

- Track and manage category KPIs including sell-through, margin, stock turn, LFL and inventory productivity.

- Work closely with VM and marketing teams to align promotional calendars and ensure strong in-store execution.

- Present performance insights and action plans to stakeholders during business reviews and range finalizations.

*Qualifications :*

- 3-4 years of experience in category - OTB creation, Buy Plan development, or Range Architecture design

- Experience in retail planning, buying, or category management (preferably in fashion/lifestyle).

- Ability to analyze sales data and optimize SKU mix and inventory.

- Familiarity with key retail KPIs (sell-through, margins, stock turn, etc.).

- Strong communication and presentation skills. - Trend awareness and understanding of consumer preferences