Manager - Merchandiser

Job Title : Merchandise Planning Manager This year, Burgundy Brand Collective will be launching a leading luxury kids wear brand in India. The Merchandise Planning Manager will play an important role in establishing the brand and its success in India. The role will suit a highly entrepreneurial Merchandiser with exceptional experience in fashion merchandising in India. The Merchandise Planning Manager will use a data-driven approach to optimize sales, margin, and inventory in an omnichannel environment. They will forecast future seasonal demand at category subcategory level for each region, and maximize sell-thru in-season by collaborating with key internal and external : - Define the sales plan and OTB for a retail and e-commerce luxury kids wear business. - Develop the merchandise strategy, using data-driven input from sales trends, market conditions and supplier demands to drive profitable decision-making. - Develop and provide buying with category assortment recommendations plans and sizing analysis by channel and sell-through reports at SKU Level by stores which are aligned with the merchandise strategy and proactively suggest improvements to optimize revenue and profitability through what-if scenarios. - Monitor inventory aging and recommend actions on markdowns and liquidation to achieve inventory targets considering Category and Brand identity. - Drive pricing strategy and plan seasonal markdowns by item to maximize sales and gross margin in collaboration with Buying and Retail. - Assess and highlight risks and opportunities on sales, gross margin and inventory, based on supply or demand gaps, recommending possible solutions. - Re-plan business in-season based on latest performance and present it to management with recommendations. - Monitor inventory mix in each location and recommend seasonal stock transfers, if needed, in order to boost sales. - Developing relations with brand partners and managing day-to-day queries and liaising. Skills and experience required : - 6+ years of experience in planning in Fashion Retail and/or accessories. - Highly analytical and data-driven working comfortably with quantitative figures. - Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office and planning tools. - Experience in forecasting, merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment and financial planning processes and systems. - Commercially minded problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering financial targets. - Strong stakeholder management, aiming for a win-win solution. - Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills. - Knowledge of retail & fashion business. - Communicate candidly and value open debate to ensure the best ideas come to life, collaborating with stakeholders. - A self-starter who can take a high level of ownership and can work in a new business environment. - Process-oriented with an ability to build robust systems and processes - Strong English communication skills. - Kidswear and accessory merchandise planning experience is advantageous. Retail merchandising experience is mandatory. Company Website : Mumbai Reporting Manager : Business Head and/or Director Company Website : (ref:updazz.com)