AM_Merchandising

Trent Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trent Limited is seeking a results-driven Allocation Merchandiser to drive category productivity through precise stock planning, allocation strategies, and demand forecasting across our stores in Mumbai. You will collaborate with Buying and Supply Chain teams to optimize OTB budgets, assortment decisions, and replenishment actions.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of merchandising and data analytics experience, with strong MS Excel skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Allocation Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Retail Planning.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience in allocation merchandising, inventory optimization, and retail performance analysis.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales and inventory plans for assigned categories to achieve revenue, margin, and productivity targets.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and ensure inventory investments are aligned with business objectives.
• Develop sales forecasts, stock plans, intake plans, and replenishment strategies based on business demand.
• Drive store-wise and cluster-wise allocation strategies to ensure the right product is available at the right store and at the right time.
• Analyze sales, inventory, sell-through, stock turn, and product performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Buying teams on assortment planning, purchase quantities, and seasonal merchandise strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend actions related to replenishment, markdowns, liquidation, or reallocation.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions, EOSS activities, and new store openings.
• Track key merchandising KPIs including sell-through, stock turn, weeks of cover, GMROI, and margin performance.
• Generate business reports and insights to support decision-making and improve category productivity.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Vendor teams to ensure smooth execution and product availability.

Skills

Merchandising

Allocation planning

Data analysis

MS Excel

Job description

• Execute sales and inventory plans for assigned categories to achieve revenue, margin, and productivity targets.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets and ensure inventory investments are aligned with business objectives.
• Develop sales forecasts, stock plans, intake plans, and replenishment strategies based on business demand.
• Drive store-wise and cluster-wise allocation strategies to ensure the right product is available at the right store and at the right time.
• Analyze sales, inventory, sell-through, stock turn, and product performance data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Buying teams on assortment planning, purchase quantities, and seasonal merchandise strategies.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend actions related to replenishment, markdowns, liquidation, or reallocation.
• Support seasonal launches, promotions, EOSS activities, and new store openings.
• Track key merchandising KPIs including sell-through, stock turn, weeks of cover, GMROI, and margin performance.
• Generate business reports and insights to support decision-making and improve category productivity.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Vendor teams to ensure smooth execution and product availability.

Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Allocation Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Retail Planning.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience in allocation merchandising, inventory optimization, and retail performance analysis.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable business decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Requirement: This role requires a strong focus on Allocation Merchandising and Data Analytics, with the ability to leverage business insights to drive stock productivity, sales growth, and inventory efficiency.