Landmark Group - Assistant Manager - Planning - Footwear Vertical

About the job

Role Summary

The Assistant Manager Footwear Merchandise Planning is responsible for driving season-wise stock planning, allocation, replenishment, and performance monitoring for the footwear category.

The role ensures availability of the right product mix across stores and warehouses, achievement of planned sell-through, optimized stock turns, and attainment of topline targets.

NOTE: Need candidates from FDDI, NIFT and footwear industry

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Season Planning

- Collaborate with Buying and central planning teams to finalize monthly assortment and order qtys in sync with planned sales and inventory norms.

- Plan store base stock and allocations for proper launch and deployment.

Season Launch Allocation

- Review allocation plans to bridge the gaps, ensuring timely availability of stock.

- Track planned vs. inspected options to ensure launches are executed as per hit dates.

In-Season Monitoring & Replenishment

- Monitor store-level stock cover, mix, and ageing on a weekly/fortnightly basis; take corrective actions as required.

- Review store performance (STR, sell-through, LFL growth) and initiate corrective interventions for slow movers.

- Timely validate system update for replenishment and deployment.

- Dispatches in line with store and departmental performance with base fill.

- Track RDC inward/outward movement and align with Operations to resolve deviations.

- Conduct store and market visits to capture customer feedback, competitive insights, and product gaps.

Promotions & Discounting

- Support store-level execution of promotions and discounts; monitor effectiveness and impact on sales.

- Track and review discount performance across stores to maximize sell-through.

End of Season Management (EOSS)

- Plan and execute EOSS allocations based on discount structure, store profile, and budget.

- Ensure timely dispatch of discounted stock to stores in coordination with SCM.

- Work with RDC on consolidation of unsold stock; convert into prepacks for future reuse (e.g., winter-centric stocks).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of forecasting and allocation.

- Replenishment timeliness and effectiveness.

- Sell-through achievement vs. budget.

- Stock turn and ageing norms at store level.

- Discount sell-through during promotions/EOSS.

Qualifications & Skills

- Graduate/Post-Graduate in Business, Retail Management, or related field.

- 3-6 years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably in footwear/apparel/retail industry.

- Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in MS Excel/Planning tools.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with Buying, SCM, and Operations teams.

- Strong business acumen, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.

- Good communication and stakeholder management skills