Senior Merchandise Planner
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Where
- Mumbai, Pune
- Salary
- ₹16,00,000–₹32,00,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- MBA/PGDM
To apply you need a CV on file.
To apply for this role, sign in or create an account.
About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring a Senior Merchandise Planner to forecast demand and plan inventory for fashion ranges. You will balance stock investment against sell-through so the right product reaches stores at the right time. Accurate planning protects both sales and margins.
What you'll do
- Build seasonal demand forecasts by category, using sales history, trends and planned launches.
- Plan inventory levels and open-to-buy so stock investment matches expected demand.
- Track sell-through weekly and recommend replenishment, markdowns or reallocation between stores.
- Guide junior planners, reviewing their forecasts and building their analytical skills.
- Work with buying and retail teams to align range depth and store allocations.
- Contribute to business planning with clear views on stock risk and opportunity by category.
What you'll bring
- 7–11 years of experience in merchandise planning, forecasting or inventory management for fashion or retail.
- An MBA or PGDM, preferably with a quantitative or retail focus.
- Strong forecasting and analytical skills, with a high level of comfort using spreadsheets.
- A clear understanding of sell-through, stock cover and margin.
- Experience managing or mentoring members of a planning team.
Good to have
- Planning experience gained specifically in fashion, where seasons are short.
- Exposure to markdown optimisation and end-of-season clearance planning.
- Familiarity with allocation and replenishment systems used by multi-store retailers.