Job description

The Assistant Manager - Planning is responsible for supporting merchandise planning and inventory management functions for assigned departments to ensure achievement of budget targets, like-for-like (LFL) growth, and margin objectives. The role involves reviewing stock-to-sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring planned sales, planned markups, and planned markdowns are achieved by brands. The Assistant Manager - Planning manages inventory levels across stores for assigned departments while ensuring desired first price sell-through performance for each season. The role supports the Planning Manager in preparation of buying budgets and assortment plans by analyzing performance trends and identifying merchandise opportunities. The position requires ensuring realized margin targets are met, maintaining adequate mix of merchandise across stores, and ensuring core product availability at all times. The Assistant Manager - Planning is responsible for launching new products and categories, ensuring timely replenishment, and performing regular inter-store consolidation to maximize sell-through. The role includes coordination and liaison with retail teams and buying teams to align planning and execution. The Assistant Manager prepares weekly reports, reviews performance with buying and retail teams, and develops action plans to address performance gaps. The role also involves flagging inventory concerns to the Planning Manager and buying department heads to ensure efficient resolution and optimal inventory management. The position plays a critical role in optimizing inventory, improving sales performance, and ensuring operational efficiency across retail stores.