Assistant Manager - Planner

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandise Inventory Planning

• Develop and execute merchandise plans, sales forecasts, and inventory strategies for EBO stores.

• Analyze historical sales trends, market demand, and store-specific performance to optimize stock allocation.

• Work closely with the buying team to ensure the right product mix, stock levels, and replenishment strategies.

Sales Performance Analysis

• Monitor sell-through rates, stock turnover, and gross margin to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Generate weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance reports with actionable insights for the leadership team.

• Analyze category and SKU-level performance to enhance assortment planning.

Store Supply Chain Coordination

• Partner with store teams to understand customer preferences and regional sales trends.

• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely product availability and distribution.

• Minimize stockouts and excess inventory by optimizing store-level replenishment.

Pricing Promotions Management

• Assist in markdown planning and promotional strategies to drive sales without compromising profitability.

• Coordinate with the marketing team to align inventory with campaign planning.

Qualifications Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in retail planning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and retail planning software (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.