Mohit Jain

• Develop merchandise financial plans that align with the company's overall financial objectives and sales strategies.
• Collaborate with buyers to develop merchandise assortment plans and to ensure that brand merchandise assortments
are aligned with the company's overall sales and profit objectives.
• Conduct regular analysis of sales data, inventory levels, and other KPI to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing overstocking and understocking and
manage the replenishment process for beauty.
• Provide input to the company's financial planning process by forecasting sales and stock levels for coming seasons.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability by optimizing pricing, promotional and markdown strategies.
• Communicate regularly with other departments, such as store operations, marketing, and finance, to ensure that
merchandise plans are aligned with company-wide objectives and initiatives.
• Mentoring and training junior merchandise planners to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and applying them to the company's merchandise
planning strategies.

• Create a seasonal open-to-buy (OTB) plan for a portfolio of 300+ global luxury brands.
• Partner with the buying team to provide support in making major merchandising choices.
• Develop markup plans for each brand to achieve targeted top and bottom-line revenue goals. The plans should
consider factors such as brand positioning, market demand, and competition, and should be regularly reviewed and
adjusted to optimize revenue performance.
• Manage the follow-up process with vendors from order placement to receipt of shipment.
• Monitor orders and input necessary data into the system to support effective order management.
• Use data analysis to identify areas for improvement and opportunities to increase sales and margins.
• Ensure that management receives relevant trading and ad hoc reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Foster collaboration between multiple departments and teams to promote streamlined business operations.
• Strategically plan and implement markdowns to optimize sales during special promotions and end-of-season sales.

• Determine the stock holding capacity of each store by conducting a count of available fixtures, and maintain
inventory levels at 1 10% of this capacity.
• Re-evaluate the merchandise allocation plan based on current trends and store performance, and reserve 40% of
inventory for replenishment purposes.
• Establish replenishment criteria and execute replenishment for each store, enabling timely and accurate replenishment
of inventory at the correct locations and quantities.
• Monitor core items at the style, size, and color level across all categories and ensure they are in stock all times.
• Pinpoint SKUs with low performance and advise on transferring or reducing their prices to increase sell-through.
• Prepare sales analysis, stock analysis, and ad hoc reports tailored to meet business demands.
• In season merchandise management - Maintain a proper mix of new vs old stocks.
• Aging stock (>1 year) to be maintained at 1-4% via an effective markdown managment.
• Monitor warehouse inventory levels and adjust distribution strategy.

• Analyze data, manage inventory, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure the right products are available in the
right quantities at the right time. Additionally, strategize promotional displays and pricing strategies to drive customer
engagement and achieve revenue goals.

1. Sales & Customer Experience
Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.

Deliver a best-in-class shopping experience in line with Levi’s brand standards.

Implement visual merchandising and product presentation guidelines.

Manage store KPIs such as UPT, ATV, conversion rate, and footfall.

2. Team Leadership & Development
Motivate and guide a team of sales associates and cashiers.

Lead by example in delivering customer service excellence.

Conduct regular training on product knowledge and selling techniques.

Support in workforce planning, shift scheduling, and task delegation.

3. Operational Excellence
Ensure accurate cash handling and daily reconciliation.

Oversee stock replenishment and inventory accuracy.

Maintain store cleanliness, safety, and maintenance standards.

Conduct daily opening/closing and operational checklists.

4. Inventory & Loss Prevention
Monitor stock levels and participate in stock counts.

Reduce stock loss through effective controls and awareness.

Report discrepancies or suspicious activity as per company policy.

5. Brand Ambassadorship
Represent Levi’s values of originality, authenticity, and self-expression.

The Buying and Merchandising Trainee supports the Buying and Merchandising team in planning, selecting, tracking, and managing stock to ensure the right product is available at the right time and place. This entry-level role is designed to build foundational skills in product lifecycle management, trend analysis, and business performance tracking within a globally recognized denim and lifestyle brand.