About Team
Category planning team is responsible for inventory planning, selection and project management for the Myntra MMB portfolio. In addition, category planning drives optimization of inventory availability & health through analysis & implementation of systems & processes.
Roles and responsibilities The proposed role is for planning of the Apparel category. The planning lead will work with the category team to drive key merchandising and strategic decisions that influence the category P&L
Responsibilities:
• Category planner will be responsible for category specific planning activities on the following levels
• Selection - Making season level buy plans / assortment plans, based on past performance & growth / revenue targets to ensure that the category is well represented
• Monthly – Monthly target setting, inwards capacity allocation, OTB management
• Reporting & KPI management – Tracking category’s key metrics, weekly/monthly/season performance review and analytics support to category managers.
• Identify gaps in product offerings & subsequently suggest brands/category expansion
• Managing pricing (SOR / OR) – follow up with a category on securing timely control pricing internally as per planned STR/GM/RGM. Working closely on OR discounting based on profitability requirements
• Operational excellence: Should have prior experience or enough knowledge & confidence to manage merchandising operations, inbound planning, cataloguing & discount monitoring.
• Process Improvement – Should have a problem-solving approach for the issues faced in planning process & ideate/implement process improvement projects
Qualifications & Experience
Skills Required: Strong problem-solving ability – The ideal candidate should demonstrate
structured thinking, robust analytical skills, and a strong orientation towards processes.
Strong in Data analytics –Should be highly proficient in Advances Excel, SQL & Python
Highly Action Oriented – At Myntra, we foster a culture that values proactive action and swift
implementation. The incoming candidate should demonstrate ownership of projects from
conceptualization through to execution. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage
multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Ability to collaborate - Cultivate collaborative relationships with colleagues across departments
and provide support to analysts within the team.
Education and Experience Required: - 2-4 years of relevant planning experience in Apparel category planning for online or offline retail business. - MBA/NIFT/Btech from Tier-1/2 B-School
Top Skills
What We Do
Myntra is India’s leading e-commerce company committed to making fashion and lifestyle products accessible to everyone. We create solutions that disrupt the ordinary and help make the world a happier, more fashionable place. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us. From our beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take this journey with us. Our Culture As self-driven, motivated individuals who believe in taking ownership instead of being handed responsibility, we are a curiously non-hierarchical team who believe in working as a whole to take the Organization forward. Firm believers of meritocracy, we encourage you to take on tasks and readily empower you with the right tools, space, and opportunities. In essence, work at Myntra is challenging but fun - we believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower you to be the change. If you’re just as passionate about fashion and would love a workplace that is purely result-driven, Myntra is the place for you! Check out open jobs on https://boards.greenhouse.io/myntra
