Associate Retail Category Planner

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the development and execution of category-level assortment plans for stores to drive sales and inventory efficiency.
• Assist in OTB creation, Buy Plan development, and Range Architecture based on category requirements.
• Analyze sales trends and store-level performance to recommend SKU mix and depth by location.
• Collaborate with buying teams to support category targets and product selection.
• Track and monitor key category KPIs including sell-through, margin, stock turn, LFL, and inventory productivity.
• Work closely with VM and marketing teams to align promotional calendars and support effective in-store execution.
• Prepare regular category performance reports and insights for business reviews.
• Support range finalizations by providing relevant sales, inventory, and category-level analysis.
• Identify gaps in category performance and assist in developing action plans to improve sales and inventory productivity.

Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience in category planning, retail planning, OTB creation, Buy Plan development, Range Architecture, or a similar role.
• Experience in retail planning, preferably within fashion/lifestyle.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Understanding of key retail KPIs such as sell-through, margins, stock turn, LFL, and inventory productivity.
• Good understanding of SKU planning, assortment, and inventory management.
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Trend awareness and an understanding of consumer preferences and retail trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Buying, VM, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

Pay: Up to ₹600,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in retail planning, preferably within the fashion/lifestyle industry?

Work Location: In person