Deputy Director - Planning Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for managing inventory planning & supporting growth. Would be required to lead a team and work closely with the Category , Biz Fin & CDM teams to drive key merchandising and strategic decisions that influence the category P&L Manage communication with critical stakeholder & drive strategy initiatives for the category Merchandise Financial Plan & Assortment Plan to drive key buying decisions. Carry out monthly planning process to realign sales and intake plan. Manage Open to Buy and detailed sales planning for the category. Monitor assortment health across key matrices and drive necessary corrections to maximize conversions. Drive strategic projects working in cross functional team to improve key business processes. Qualifications & Experience 8 years of relevant planning experience in category planning for online or offline retail business. MBA/NIFT from Tier-1/Tier-2 B-School Strong stakeholder management skills & must have experience in managing a team of 3-4 members Exceptional analytical & problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to make data-backed decisions. Self-directed focus and ability to prioritize within an ambiguous environment. Ability to execute and follow through on high-quality output, with limited oversight. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence/rally/align them towards a common org/business goal. Strong verbal & written communication skills.