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Job Description

Product Planning & Development

01. Identify gaps in the E commerce product proposition by evaluating against market needs and competition offering. Address the gaps by proposing product configurations that fill the gap.

02. Develop EC budgets/OTB and product assortment plans. Closely watch market and competition to identify online customer behavior and preferences.

03. Develop multiple categories of EC products based on expected trading duration, category seasonality and monitor their performance against plan.

04. Analyse sales trends and product life cycles, using data to identify and prioritize opportunities.

05. Develop a distinctly recognizable brand of “EC exclusive” products that has a strong consumer following. Work closely with Buying teams to develop bestsellers that forms the core of the EC portfolio performance.

06. Prepare and maintain department/category merchandise MIS analytics based on actual sales, forecasts, order parameters, inventory checks, upcoming events, and replenishment needs.

Inventory Forecasting & Planning

01. Maintain optimum category inventory levels at Concept/Territory considering sale requirements and working capital constraints.

02. Ensure no instances of category stock outs occur due to discrepancies in merchandise planning. Collaborate with the Buying and relevant business leads to resolve out-of-stock or stock shortage situations.

03. Create rolling 12-month forecast plans to ensure healthy stock levels for all price segments of the EC portfolio throughout the year.

04. Calculate stock requirements based on forecasts and coordinate with buyers for purchases accordingly.

05. Plan and monitor replenishment across territories by establishing replenishment parameters.

06. Monitor aging stock levels and develop liquidation strategies in collaboration with the Buying and Planning team. Own Markdown targets and ensure sell through targets are met.

Category performance management

01. Take end-to-end responsibility for Product performance including visibility, availability, profitability, and revenue.

02. Track and drive category P&L to monitor top-line and profitability goals of EC product portfolio as per E-Commerce business needs.

03. Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure products go live on time and are merchandised well across all digital channels including website, app, social and digital marketing.

04. Forecast targets and drive performance in sales, margin, inventory optimization, and promotional events.

05. Plan and Drive Commerce events related activities to meet category and Commerce goals.

06. Own pricing and promotional offer planning and execution. Devise a comprehensive pricing/discount strategy and road map to maximize sell-through.

07. Prepare and present pre-season and in-season analysis reports/MIS for informed decision-making