Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop seasonal and annual product plans based on sales trends, school requirements, and business forecasts.
Forecast demand and recommend purchasing and replenishment quantities.
Plan and manage product assortments, SKU rationalization, and product lifecycle activities.
Monitor inventory levels, stock availability, aging stock, and inventory turnover.
Analyze product, category, and sales performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
Support new product launches, school onboarding projects, and range expansions.
Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Retail Operations, Sales, and Quality teams to ensure timely product availability.
Identify opportunities to reduce stock-outs, excess inventory, and slow-moving stock.
Prepare regular reports on sales forecasts, inventory performance, and product trends.
Conduct competitor and market analysis to support product planning decisions.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or related field.
3+ years of experience in Product Planning, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Planning, or Category Management.
Strong analytical, forecasting, and reporting skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
Experience in uniforms, apparel, retail, or consumer products is an advantage.