Retail Planner

*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.