Shesh Prakash

Category Planner at Fabindia Ltd

• India - Delhi
• My current job since February 2023

Category Planning: Develop comprehensive category plans aligned with business objectives. Drive strategies to optimize assortment and enhance category performance.
Assortment Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to curate appealing product assortments. Ensure a harmonious blend of products that resonate with our diverse customer base.
Seasonal Planning: Plan for seasonal fluctuations and promotional events, ensuring the availability of appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand during peak periods.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Create and manage Sales budgets. Monitor sales performance against targets. Supervise Open-To-Buy (OTB) planning, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools and software to extract actionable insights, track key performance indicators, and make data-driven decisions. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance merchandise planning processes.
Team Leadership: Manage a team of merchandise planners and allocators, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure the team's effectiveness and professional growth.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to align merchandise planning strategies with broader business goals.