Himanshu Aggarwal
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic professional with 10 years of extensive experience in planning and merchandising at Reliance Brands Limited. Proven track record in inventory optimization and P&L management, achieving a remarkable reduction in ageing inventory. Skilled in advanced Excel and team leadership, driving operational efficiency and enhancing profitability across multiple markets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Manager – Planning & Merchandising
Reliance Brands Limited | Hamleys Franchising Limited
Mumbai
01.2020 - Current
- Drive own-branded product sales to franchisee partners, enhancing profitability and enabling store expansions across 15 countries.
- Maintain profitable/neutral P&L by optimizing pricing, passing benefits to partners, and maximizing royalty revenue.
- Optimize inventory via strategic markdowns/clearance, reducing obsolete stock and warehouse costs.
- Lead adoption of planning tools, reporting automation, and systems for operational efficiency.
- Design biannual product catalogues (Spring/Summer, Autumn/Winter) for seamless global buying.
Senior Executive – Merchandising & Import Business Management
Hamleys India Limited
Mumbai
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed budgeting, product lifecycle, stock inflows, ageing inventory liquidation, and TOT negotiations with vendors/brands.
- Conceptualized/introduced new product lines with replenishments, delivering targeted gross margins.
- Oversaw import ordering, container logistics, and automated store replenishment from 12 to 110 stores.
- Published performance reports with insights, action plans, and vendor benchmarking.
Senior Analyst – Transfer Pricing
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
Mumbai
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Conducted benchmarking studies and economic analyses for arm’s-length international transactions.
- Researched clients/industries to devise transfer pricing mechanisms and support Form 3CEB filings.
- Represented clients before revenue authorities in strategic cases.
Education
MBA - Financial Markets
Bombay Stock Exchange
01.2014
BBA - Finance
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai01.2012
Skills
- Planning
- Merchandising
- Inventory Optimization
- P&L Management
- Import/Export Logistics
- Reporting Automation
- Excel (Advanced)
- Business Analytics
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Managed own-branded planning/merchandising for 15 countries with USD 90mn annualturnover.
Timeline
Asst. Manager – Planning & Merchandising
Reliance Brands Limited | Hamleys Franchising Limited
01.2020 - Current
Senior Executive – Merchandising & Import Business Management
Hamleys India Limited
09.2015 - 12.2019
Senior Analyst – Transfer Pricing
Price Waterhouse & Co LLP
12.2014 - 07.2015
MBA - Financial Markets
Bombay Stock Exchange
BBA - Finance
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies