Merchandise Planner - Private Label

Key Responsibilities

1. Merchandise & Item Management

• Create and maintain accurate item master data in the system.
• Raise and track Purchase Orders (POs) ensuring timely updates.
• Edit and update PO and Item Master details based on buying changes.

• Ensure overall data accuracy and compliance within the system.

2. Vendor Management

• Coordinate with Buyers and vendors for order confirmations and delivery timelines.
• Follow up on vendor payments in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Maintain professional vendor communication to ensure smooth execution.

3. Open-to-Buy (OTB) Management

• Prepare and manage base data for OTB budgets and templates.
• Monitor OTB utilization and highlight variances.
• Track margin performance and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Provide recommendations for OTB reallocation based on sales performance.

4. Range Planning & Assortment Support

• Consolidate and maintain the Range Plan.
• Ensure assortment planning aligns with category and brand strategy.
• Support Buyers with data-driven insights and analysis.

5. Stock & Promotion Support

• Provide stock management inputs including store-wise launch checks and warehouse fulfillment tracking against allocations.
• Support promotion planning by ensuring accurate stock and OTB data uploads.
• Monitor sell-through performance and recommend corrective actions where needed.

6. Pricing Management

• Execute pricing updates (RSP F5) accurately in the system.
• Ensure price accuracy and margin compliance.
• Coordinate price changes with relevant stakeholders.

7. Logistics Coordination

• Track shipments using the Logistics Tracker.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
• Proactively resolve supply chain or shipment-related issues.

8. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare Daily Sales Reports (DSR).
• Generate periodic performance reports for Buyers and management.
• Analyse sales, stock, margin, and OTB performance.
• Present actionable insights to support commercial decision-making.

9. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Buyers, Logistics, Suppliers, and Finance teams.

• Ensure seamless communication and operational alignment across departments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Commercial awareness and margin understanding
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Time management and ability to manage multiple priorities