MERCHANDISE PLANNER

The Purpose Driven Career Objectives of a Marketing (Digital/Traditional) at KMC:

The Asst/Junior Planner is responsible for providing support in formulating the planning strategies, and in season management of assortments and inventory level for brand/category.

To apply for Marketing (Digital/Traditional), you are excellent at:

• Co-ordinate with the buying team to maintain season buying files with delivery tracking.
• Prepare and maintain season-wise shipment/PO tracker and update with actual receipts.
• Ensure data accuracy on Category/PO masters post the upload in ERP by the EDP team. 
• Ensure timely posting of GRN in the system by providing the information required by the inventory team. 
• Assist in providing information on brand/category sales history, stock budget, current inventory level, to prepare sales forecast by brand/category and season to ensure seasonal ‘open-to-buy’ figures. 
• Control inventories at each store based on the capacity plan; tracks and monitors inventory levels for each brand/category, keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints.
• Ensures identification of obsolete/slow moving stock and obtain management approval on markdowns and product discounts to ensure stock is liquidated as per retail/brand SOP guidelines.
• Prepares variance analysis reports of stocks and sales against budgeted figures, identify brand/category growth opportunities to minimize down trending business.
• Monitor Seasonal Sell Through & Best/Worst sellers at Brand/Category level. 
• Prepare price files for Promotion and EOSS and ensure timely activation of promotion in store and online.

Your Success Profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Business Management, Buying and Merchandising or its equivalent experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience (experience in sports retail will be an added advantage)
• Proficiency in Excel
• Written and spoken English is essential