Planning Lead - Apparels

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