Merchandise Planning & Allocation Specialist

Job Description – Inventory & Merchandising Planner (Retail)

Location : Pune (On-site)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department : Retail / Merchandising & Supply Planning

About Frido

Frido is a fast-growing comfort-tech brand focused on footwear designed for enhanced

comfort, mobility, and long-hour usage. With a strong D2C presence and expanding offline

retail network, we aim to deliver seamless and efficient customer experience across all

channels. We are looking for an Inventory & Merchandising Planner to strengthen our retail

supply chain, inventory accuracy, and product availability at all stores.

Role Overview

The Inventory & Merchandising Planner will be responsible for end-to-end demand

planning, stock allocation, replenishment, merchandising accuracy, and sales

analysis across Frido’s retail stores and modern trade outlets. This role ensures the right

product is available at the right store, in the right quantity, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Planning & Replenishment

• Plan and forecast inventory requirements for all Frido retail locations and partner

stores.

lifecycle.

overstocking.

2. Merchandising & Allocation

product introductions.

patterns.

fast-moving styles.

SOPs.

3. Demand Forecasting & Sales Analysis

procurement teams.

scaling up.

4. Stock Accuracy & Operational Control

returns.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

o Retail Sales Teams – to increase store productivity

o Supply Chain & Warehouse – for dispatches and replenishment

o Product & Category Teams – for collection planning

o Finance – for inventory valuation updates

opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications Required

planning for D2C or retail brands.

Preferred