Managed major brands and delivered growth by implementing right strategies.

Ensure effective in season management by stock balancing in season markdown, sell through, stock analysis, stock vs sales performance analysis of best and worst seller review.Maintain stock efficiency to optimize inventory and improve stock turn.Capacity planning and Merchandise for new store opening.Conducting structured store visits to identify optimal layouts and ensure compliance to brand standards.Training/Leading team of planner and merchandisers.

Responsible for kids wear dept, contributes 30% percent of Max business.Delivered double digit growth of Kids wear between 2013-14.Streamlined process for retail merchandise buying & planning for Kids.Created merchandising framework and range/assortment guidance for Kids, exclusives through a detailed analysis of pre, in season and post season planning & merchandising KPIs.Planned annual budgets through Bottom to Top planning for the concerned department as a framework for seasons activities.Accurately phased sales, stock, OTB and projections for the departments taking into account total retail outlets and prevailing market trends.Responsible for determining high-level financial goals including pre-season financial plans, in-season projections, open-to- buy management and new store budgets.Prepare and maintain department/category merchandise MIS analytics based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forth coming events and replenishment needs.Responsible for creation of merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends and future outlook.Managed effective in season management across territories by stock balancing, markdown management, stock analysis, stock vs sales performance.Worked with key interfaces like Strategic Planning and Projects team to implement and execute new system and process that support the departmental vision.Responsible for reviewing merchandise plans on a periodic basis to ensure profit is maximized and maintained to reach target levels.Successfully implemented planning tool in the company like MFP, location Planning and Assortment Planning.Ensured availability is maintained throughout the product's life by timely allocation, replenishment, intra store transfers and off-ranging.

Responsible for planning Ladies Dept, contributes 26% of westside business.Responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities.Ensuring size availability in the store by proper size ratio planning.Planning core and best buy products and ensuring sufficient stock plans in conjunction with buyers.Responsible for OTB management for Ladies Dept.Work closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance.Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers.Forecasting profits and sales and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas.Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles), and ensuring that best sellers reach their full potential.Awarded By CEO for exceptional contribution in merchandising and planning in year 2011.Played pivotal role for implementing SAP.