Associate - Retail Category Planner

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Associate - Retail CategoryPlanner

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Mumbai, Lower Parel

About Us :

The Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand started in 2013. We are one of India’s largest online merchandising platforms with licenses like Disney, Warner Bros; WWE, IPL, Viacom18 to name a few. Apart from selling products with themed designs such as superheroes, movies, TV shows, and cartoons, the brand also

is at the forefront of the latest youth style and fashion trends. In addition to core men and women wear apparel categories, we have also expanded to new categories and introduced new product lines like activewear, supima products, innerwear, personal care products like perfumes etc. We have also launched footwear and kidswear

recently.

Although we are primarily an online brand, we’ve expanded in the offline retail space as well and have stores pan India. The Souled Store was born out of the idea of loving what you do, from the soul. We believe that people do their best work when they love what they do. There are too many Monday mornings and you can’t go dreading every single one of them. Over the years, we have built a strong team of like-minded people that work smart, own their work, and think like leaders. If you identify with what we do and are interested in being a part of an aggressively growing brand, we would love to have you on Board!

Work Overview :

We are looking for a data-driven and trend-aware individual to join our growing Category team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing category-level assortments for offline retail, using a strong understanding of retail metrics, consumer trends, and sales data. You will work closely with the buying, design, sourcing, VM, and marketing teams to drive product performance, optimize inventory, and ensure efficient in-store execution.

Responsibilities :

Develop and execute category-level assortment strategies at stores to maximize sales and inventory efficiency.

Strong understanding of OTB creation, Buy Plan development, or Range Architecture design.

Analyze sales trends to recommend SKU mix and depth by location.

Collaborate with buying teams to define category targets and optimize product selections.

Track and manage category KPIs including sell-through, margin, stock turn, LFL and inventory productivity.

Work closely with VM and marketing teams to align promotional calendars and ensure strong in-store execution.

Present performance insights and action plans to stakeholders during business reviews and range finalizations.

Qualifications :

1 - 3years of experience in category - OTB creation, Buy Plan development, or Range Architecture design

Experience in retail planning, buying, or category management (preferably in fashion / lifestyle).

Ability to analyze sales data and optimize SKU mix and inventory.

Familiarity with key retail KPIs (sell-through, margins, stock turn, etc.).

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Trend awareness and understanding of consumer preferences.

PS : Our hiring team will review your application and should we find your background to be a fit for this role, we will be in touch. If you don't get a response from our team within seven days, please know that your profile may not be a match for our current requirements. However, we appreciate your interest and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us