Key Responsibilities

 

1. Merchandise Planning & Forecasting

 

o Develop pre-season sales, margin, and inventory plans by category, gender,

 

and channel.

 

o Build store-level assortment and depth plans based on sell-out trends,

 

regional preferences, and store clusters.

 

o Coordinate with the brand, product, and planning teams to align the buy with

 

brand calendars and seasonal strategies.

 

2. In-Season Management

 

o Track weekly performance vs. plan – revenue, sell-through, inventory cover,

 

and product freshness.

 

o Manage replenishment and allocations to ensure right product availability at

 

the right time and place.

 

o Recommend markdowns, consolidations, and reorders to drive sell-through

 

and minimize aging inventory.

 

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

 

o Work closely with supply planning, retail operations, marketing, and finance

 

teams to ensure aligned execution.

 

o Partner with the retail team to translate store insights into assortment and

 

sizing strategies.

 

o Collaborate with warehouse and logistics to ensure timely inbound and

 

outbound product flow.

 

4. Reporting & Analytics

 

o Prepare weekly/monthly business review decks for management.

 

o Analyse product and store performance to identify trends and opportunities

 

for growth.

 

o Maintain reports on sales, margin, and inventory KPIs for agile decisionmaking.

 

5. Market & Product Intelligence

 

o Track competitor launches, pricing, and promotions to inform seasonal buys.

 

o Provide feedback to product and design teams on consumer response and

 

product gaps.