Inventory Planner – Retail Stores (Menswear / Made-to-Measure)

Inventory Planner Retail Stores (Menswear / Made-to-Measure)

Location: Gurugram

Brand: Minizmo

Department: Retail / Merchandising

Role Overview

The Inventory Planner at Minizmo will be responsible for planning and managing category-wise inventory and samples for physical retail stores in a made-to-measure menswear environment.

This role focuses on store-level planning, category mix, sample allocation, and inventory productivityensuring each store carries the right products, in the right quantity, at the right time to support trials, conversions, and sales.

This is a retail store inventory planning role and does NOT involve online marketplace planning (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Forecasting

oPrepare sales and inventory plans by store, category, and season based on historical performance and business targets.

oPlan category-wise stock and sample requirements (suits, blazers, shirts, trousers, festive wear, etc.) aligned to store size, location, and customer profile.

oForecast demand to support growth while minimizing overstock and stock-outs.

oCreate buy and allocation plans in coordination with Buying and Production teams.

Stock Allocation & Replenishment

oManage initial allocation of samples and inventory for new launches and new stores.

oMonitor store-wise stock health and recommend replenishment, rationalization, or inter-store transfers.

oEnsure core and fast-moving categories are always adequately represented across stores.

Inventory Control & Optimization

oTrack key KPIs such as sell-through, stock turn, aging, slow-moving categories, and stock productivity.

oIdentify underperforming categories, fabrics, or styles and suggest corrective actions.

oRecommend markdowns, promotions, or liquidation strategies for excess or non-performing stock.

oWork towards reducing excess inventory and improving overall stock efficiency.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

oPrepare weekly and monthly MIS reports covering sales, inventory, aging, and category performance.

oAnalyze plan vs actual performance and highlight gaps with actionable insights.

oTrack category-wise margins and support profitability goals.

Cross-Functional Coordination

oWork closely with Retail, Buying, Production, and VM teams to align stock flow with store requirements.

oSupport season launches, promotions, and VM changes from an inventory planning perspective.

oProvide inventory insights to improve in-store conversion and merchandising effectiveness.

What Youll Be Planning at Minizmo

Category mix per store (not online SKUs)

Sample depth and display planning by category

Stock allocation based on store performance and customer behavior

Replenishment driven by retail sales and trials, not marketplace demand

Who This Role Is NOT For

Candidates whose primary experience is in online marketplace inventory planning (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc.)

Profiles focused on e-commerce cataloging, fulfillment, or marketplace operations

Candidates with only D2C logistics or marketplace exposure

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and numerical skills with a retail planning mindset

Solid understanding of retail inventory KPIs (sell-through, stock turn, aging, GMROI)

Advanced Excel skills; ERP or retail planning system exposure preferred

Detail-oriented, structured, and process-driven

Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Experience & Qualification

26 years of experience in retail store inventory planning or merchandise planning

Hands-on experience managing physical store inventory and category planning

Experience in menswear, formal wear, or made-to-measure retail is a strong advantage

Graduate / Postgraduate in Business, Retail Management, Fashion, or a related field preferred

Why Join Minizmo?

Work with a fast-growing premium menswear brand

High-impact role influencing store performance, stock health, and profitability

Exposure to end-to-end retail planning in a made-to-measure, omnichannel business