Assistant Planning Manager

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Mumbai is looking for an Assistant Planner to support the Planning team. This role focuses on analyzing business performance, managing inventory, and forecasting sales to enhance revenue and margin growth. The candidate will collaborate with various departments to streamline operations, participate in trade meetings, and ensure optimal stock allocation. Ideal for those interested in driving insights into actionable strategies within a fast-growing luxury market.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team in analyzing business performance and managing inventory.
• Assist in seasonal sales forecasting and open-to-buy planning.
• Collaborate with allocation teams for optimal product placement across stores and online.

Job description

Job Purpose :

The Assistant Planner will support the Planning team in analyzing business performance, managing inventory, forecasting sales, and ensuring optimal stock allocation to drive revenue and margin growth. This role is critical in converting business insights into actionable strategies across multiple departments and product categories.

Job Context :

India is one of the fastest-growing luxury marketplaces in the world due to rising wealth, the penetration of international brands, the influence of e-commerce and digital technology, and urbanization. Due to economic growth, increased connectivity, and policy reforms, the Indian luxury market is well positioned to experience positive growth over the next decade. This will present a wealth of opportunities for luxury brands to cater to serve the young, affluent, connected, and confident Indian consumers.

Key Result Area :

Sales & Stock Analysis

• Monitor daily/weekly/monthly sales and inventory performance.
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities at category, sub-category, and SKU levels.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for planning and merchandising reviews.

Forecasting & OTB Management

• Assist in seasonal sales forecasting and open-to-buy planning.
• Support replenishment strategies and ensure timely stock availability

Allocation & Replenishment

• Collaborate with allocation teams for optimal product placement across stores and online.
• Track sell-through rates and recommend replenishment or markdowns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Buying, VM, Marketing, and Operations for smooth execution of promotions and launches.
• Participate in trade meetings and seasonal planning cycles

System & Process Management

• Maintain master data accuracy in planning systems.
• Support inventory reconciliations and stock health initiatives