Head - Product Planning

Head of Product Planning

Pan-India Strategic Planning & Forecasting:

- Develop and manage the holistic annual and seasonal Open-to-Buy (OTB) plan for the entire network of 11 stores

- Create sales and inventory forecasts by region, city, store cluster, and door, accounting for demographic, climatic, and cultural buying patterns using historical data analysis where it already exists

- Lead the development of a cluster-based strategy (e.g., defining which stores are "Flagship," "High-Volume," "Emerging," etc.) and tailor assortments and budgets accordingly.

- Essentially build our brand portfolio and assortment from the store level up

- Define and monitor pricing, promotion, and markdown strategies on a national and regional level

Multi-Location Inventory Management & Allocation:

- Plan and manage all inventory flows from central distribution to each of the 11 stores.

- Implement a dynamic replenishment model that responds to real-time sales data across all locations.

- Lead the strategy for intra-inventory transfers between stores to balance stock and maximize full-price sell-through

- Mitigate regional overstock and stock-out risks through proactive analysis and action

Cross-Functional Leadership:

- Partner with Buying & Merchandising to build a cohesive national assortment plan with localized depth where needed

- Collaborate with Regional/Store Managers to understand ground-level performance, customer feedback, and competitive landscape in each city

- Provide the leadership team with a consolidated view of national performance, plus deep-dive analyses on regional opportunities and threats

- Work with Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure efficient and timely inventory distribution

Team Leadership & Systems:

- Build and lead a high-performing planning and allocation team capable of managing multi-store complexity

- Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the entire network and individual stores (e.g., GMROI, Sell-Through %, WOS, Sales per Sq. Ft., stock cover

- Champion the use of advanced planning systems and BI tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency