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Hareesh Parambadil

Bengaluru

Summary

Strategically-focused Merchandise Planning Manager known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, trend analysis, and sales forecasting. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive team success and meet organizational objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Planning and Trading

PUMA Sports Pvt India Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2020 - Current
  • Executed assortment planning and merchandising activities aligned with brand KPIs and sales targets.
  • Selected ranges and purchased products reflecting brand strategy and channel-specific consumer needs.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitive positioning to identify and address product gaps.
  • Developed pricing strategies for future assortments, ensuring alignment with gross margin targets.
  • Supervised retail allocations to ensure optimal product placement at the right time.
  • Optimized SKU efficiency, average selling price, and return on sales for the channel.
  • Coordinated timely launches and inward planning for stores to enhance readiness.
  • Managed inventory levels through sales analysis and markdown planning based on margin objectives.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to align brand strategies and campaigns.
  • Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.

Deputy / Assistant Merchandiser

Shoppers Stop
Mumbai
02.2016 - 06.2020
  • Contributed to the development of the divisional Buying and Merchandising strategy and to work within this strategy and reported to the category manager of the Kids Department
  • Monitoring weekly sales, stock and intake for each individual option within a department and to ensure that future projections are realistic and in line with stock availability.
  • Ensured that the SKU stock of each option matches its selling ratio and size balancing takes place for repeat buys and flow lines.

Department Manager

Shoppers Stop
Bangalore
09.2012 - 01.2016
  • Achieve financial objectives, deliver satisfaction to internal/external customer, adherence to internal business perspective and drive strategic initiatives.

Education

MBA - Retail Marketing And Merchandising

School Of Communication And Management Studies
Cochin
03.2011

Btech - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Cochin
03.2006

Skills

  • Retail management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Competitor analysis
  • Category management
  • Planning
  • Team management
  • Buying
  • Inventory management
  • Brand alignment
  • Trend identification
  • Team leadership
  • Assortment planning

Timeline

Senior Manager Planning and Trading

PUMA Sports Pvt India Ltd
10.2020 - Current

Deputy / Assistant Merchandiser

Shoppers Stop
02.2016 - 06.2020

Department Manager

Shoppers Stop
09.2012 - 01.2016

MBA - Retail Marketing And Merchandising

School Of Communication And Management Studies

Btech - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Cochin University Of Science And Technology

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