Commercial Planning Manager

We are looking for aCommercial Planning Managerto lead commercial planning activities across assortment, inventory health, SKU productivity, and range optimization.

The role will translate commercial strategy into actionable plans that improve assortment productivity, reduce overstock, optimize inventory, and support profitable growth. You will work closely withCategory Management, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Master Data, Commercial Excellence, and Media Buyingteams to drive planning decisions and ensure strong execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadassortment planning and range optimizationacross categories.
• Monitorinventory health, overstock, slow-moving and aged stock, and drive clearance actions.
• LeadSKU rationalizationto improve product and category productivity.
• Analyze sales, margin, stock cover, availability, and SKU performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Supportmonthly, quarterly, and seasonal commercial planningactivities.
• Work closely withCategory Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholdersto align plans and drive execution.
• Providecommercial insights and recommendationsto support management decision-making.

Requirements

• Planning, Category Planning, Retail Planning, or a similar role.
• Strong experience inassortment planning, inventory management, SKU rationalization, and range optimization.
• Strong understanding of retail commercial metrics such assales, margin, sell-through, stock cover, inventory value, and SKU productivity.
• Experience working closely withCategory Management and Supply/Demand Planningteams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• AdvancedExcelskills and strong ability to work with data and planning reports.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate data and analysis into clear commercial actions and recommendations.