Assistant Manager - Demand Planner

Job Title : Retail Demand Planner

Location : Mumbai

Reports to : Brand Head

Department : Retail

Position Overview

The Retail Demand Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal inventory levels across retail stores by accurately

forecasting and planning demand for products. This position involves close collaboration with merchandising, sales, supply chain,

and marketing teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities. The Demand Planner will

leverage historical data, trends, and market insights to develop demand forecasts that support business goals and minimize

stockouts or overstock situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting :
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for assigned product categories or stores.
• Utilize historical sales data, seasonal trends, and promotional activities to predict future demand.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to incorporate new product launches, promotions,

and marketing campaigns into demand planning.

while minimizing excess stock.

stockouts or overstock conditions.

strategies.

inventory strategies.

strategies.

availability.

forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

About Company

Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India's premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India's 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India's booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.

Skills Required

Sap, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Demand Forecasting