Shekkeel Thayyil purayil

Merchandise Planning Manager

• Job Details:Spearheaded the development of the annual business plan, setting sales targets and aligning merchandise strategy. Led open-to-buy (OTB) planning process, ensuring optimal stock levels aligned with revenue targets and targeted inventory. Monitored sales performance across categories and stores, implementing corrective actions to achieve the planned sell-through rate. Directed planning and execution of 12 new store launches, managing merchandise mix, inventory planning, and space allocation. Executed effective space planning, improving in-store presentation and maximizing profitability per square foot. Managed inventory lifecycle, ensuring healthy stock levels, reducing stock aging, and optimizing EOSS strategies. Improved overall category margin by +4% through strategic intake planning, vendor negotiations, and optimized markdown management. Negotiated vendor terms, delivery schedules, and cost prices, achieving improved profitability and faster replenishment cycles. Partnered with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely product availability and efficient warehouse operations. Introduced weekly trade reports to monitor performance KPIs, leading to better decision-making at trading meetings.

Merchandise Planning Manager

• Job Details:Spearheaded the development of the annual business plan, setting sales targets and aligning merchandise strategy. Led open-to-buy (OTB) planning process, ensuring optimal stock levels aligned with revenue targets and targeted inventory. Monitored sales performance across categories and stores, implementing corrective actions to achieve the planned sell-through rate. Directed planning and execution of 12 new store launches, managing merchandise mix, inventory planning, and space allocation. Executed effective space planning, improving in-store presentation and maximizing profitability per square foot. Managed inventory lifecycle, ensuring healthy stock levels, reducing stock aging, and optimizing EOSS strategies. Improved overall category margin by +4% through strategic intake planning, vendor negotiations, and optimized markdown management. Negotiated vendor terms, delivery schedules, and cost prices, achieving improved profitability and faster replenishment cycles. Partnered with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely product availability and efficient warehouse operations. Introduced weekly trade reports to monitor performance KPIs, leading to better decision-making at trading meetings.