About Mensa: We build global digital brands from India by partnering with the right entrepreneurs, investing into the business and bringing our expertise to scale the brand. We are a team of passionate digital-first professionals who bring hands-on experience and requisite domain knowledge with a proven ability to scale businesses selling on e-commerce platforms. We truly believe and live by our value of Caring Meritocracy and are looking to hire people who are curious, agile and who thrive in collaborative, hustle and emerging working environments. Our Vision: Bring Joy to customers by building global brands for the digital age Our Mission: Partner with the best founders to grow digital first brands using technology Our Values: - Think Big - Think 100x. Use technology for non- linear growth. Failure & experimentation are essential for growth - Fair, Fast & Founder Friendly - Be partner of choice, who is ethical, transparent and collaborative - Customer Delight - Customer love matters. Each of our brands needs to be in the top decile of consumer experience - Caring Meritocracy - Attract and grow the best talent. Create an inclusive culture where the best ideas win and you have the obligation to engage and dissent - Frugality - We are frugal with capital and use innovation to grow our brands in a sustainable manner Job Summary: The Planning Lead leads and directs the Planning Team to deliver business goals. Collaborates on Strategic initiatives, long term planning and financial analysis. Participates in the development and execution of Merchandise plans, including sales, planning, forecasting, product buys, sell thru,etc. Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the Planners through analysis of historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to the business, and recommend strategies to correct and achieve sales plans - shared out with Buyers - Create monthly inventory flow tied to unit sales plan - by month for quarter - at gender / brand level - in conjunction with Buyers - Ensure Planners and Buyers manage the OTB based on planned and actualized sales and monthly ending inventory targets. Review seasonal purchases to ensure inventory buy will fit within sales goals - Manage seasonal merchandise flow strategies to maximise sales and customers' expectations - Develop a strong relationship between Planning and Merchandising to ensure accurate forecasting, approve category assortment plans by season, analyse product history and sales trends - Provide item level history for Buyers to use as part of their Assortment Building - Participate in cross-functional initiatives to develop processes and systems to support forecasting, replenishment, and allocations - Coach and counsel the Planning team on a regular basis. Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continual feedback on performance. - Should have a deep understanding of E Commerce Commercial Models Required Skills and Abilities - Ability to manage workflow within a constantly changing environment - Strong leadership skills - Demonstrates accountability and responsibility - Strong organisational and time management skills - Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to lead and facilitate communication between cross-functional teams on projects, as well as day-to-day operations - Proactive and skilled in anticipating, troubleshooting and solving problems - Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analytical skills - ability to assess past performance, current issues, and expected trends within the retail industry. Educational Qualification and Experience: - Master's Degree - Minimum 5 years of Retail Planning experience - preferably within Apparel - Advanced computer skills (Excel - pivot tables/ v-lookups/etc., Word, Internet) - Expert level of knowledge around planning processes, analytical tools, and managing a planning organisation - Knowledge of supply chain management - demand, inventory, purchasing and delivering plans.

Bangalore

Gurgaon/Gurugram

Mensa Brands - Planning Lead 

Mensa Brands - Planning Lead  ,Job Description for Mensa Brands - Planning Lead  in Mensa Brands in  Bangalore Gurgaon/Gurugram for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Mensa Brands - Planning Lead  in Mensa Brands in  Bangalore Gurgaon/Gurugram for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!