Company Overview

Reliance Retail is India's largest, fastest-growing, and most profitable retailer with a diversified omni-channel presence via integrated store concepts, digital, and new commerce platforms. Providing consumers with outstanding value propositions, superior quality products, and an unmatched shopping experience, Reliance Retail has developed and perfected its capabilities across people, processes, and technology to meet objectives. Serving a loyal customer base of more than 193 million across the country, Reliance Retail operates over 15,000 stores spread over 42 million square feet of retail space across 7,000+ cities. Headquarters are located in Mumbai.

Job Overview

The State Planning Merchandiser Lead position at Reliance Retail is a senior-level full-time role based in Visakhapatnam. The role involves strategic planning and merchandise management across multiple stores within the state. The ideal candidate will have substantial work experience in data analysis, strategic planning, project management, and more.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong data analysis skills, enabling the identification and interpretation of sales trends and consumer behavior.
• Expertise in strategic planning to develop and implement state-level merchandising strategies effectively.
• Proven project management experience, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders efficiently.
• Profound knowledge of merchandise planning, including creating purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring stock availability.
• Experience with Open to Buy (OTB) lines to manage purchasing budgets efficiently and maximize profitability.
• Ability to monitor and improve sales through rates by making data-driven adjustments to stock and promotional strategies.
• Must have the capability to lead and mentor a team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute state-level merchandising strategies aligning with company goals and market trends.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce waste, using data analysis to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with store managers and regional teams to implement merchandising plans effectively.
• Monitor sales performance, adjust stock allocations, and execute promotional activities to enhance revenue.
• Prepare regular reports on sales and inventory for senior management review, offering actionable insights.
• Oversee the budget for purchasing and operations, ensuring efficient management of OTB lines.
• Lead a team of merchandisers, offering guidance and support to achieve state-wide objectives.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to stores.