Merchandise / Retail Planner

Role Summary: The Merchandise / Retail Planner will be responsible for optimizing the product assortment and inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability within MakeMyTrip's retail and merchandise offerings. This role requires a data-driven approach to forecasting, planning, and executing merchandise strategies that align with market trends and customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement merchandise plans for various product categories, considering seasonality, promotions, and market trends.
• Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for assortment optimization and demand forecasting.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to ensure effective product launches and inventory management.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms to secure competitive pricing and favorable delivery schedules.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through rates, inventory turnover, and gross margin, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and recommend new product opportunities based on market research and competitive analysis.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on merchandise performance for senior management.