Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Recognition
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Pallav Arya

Pallav Arya

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Summary

Results-oriented and seasoned professional with over seven years of experience in planning and merchandising within leading fashion and retail brands. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, inventory management, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in leveraging analytics tools to optimize stock levels, drive profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration, and market-responsive strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Lenskart Solution
09.2021 - Current
  • OTB planning and control based on sales trends and forecasts.
  • Range planning upon evaluation of market trends and patterns.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and design to refine assortments, ensuring 60%+ sell-through consistently.
  • Optimized inventory management, reducing dormant stock by 10% to enhance capital efficiency.
  • Led forecasting and demand planning initiatives with over 90% accuracy to boost supply chain responsiveness and availability.

Senior Executive

Pepe Jeans India
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Achieved 70% common style closure by coordinating partner style selections during range presentations.
  • Tracked store performance based on sell-through and ROS, implementing corrective actions weekly to maximize sales.
  • Optimized store space in high-performing locations, driving month-over-month growth with 35% sales increase in Kids category.
  • Coordinated with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of stock to stores.
  • Collaborated with visual merchandising teams to create compelling displays that enhanced customer experience.

Executive Merchandiser

Kazo Fashion India
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed stock allocation and replenishment across 50+ stores of EBOs, SIS, and online channels.
  • Maintained store fill rates, and optimized inventory based on article performance.
  • Led stock replenishment and consolidation strategies based on article performance, contributing to a 15% quarter-on-quarter business growth by ensuring optimal product availability, and minimizing stockouts.

Education

Masters - Fashion Management

NIFT
Mumbai

Bachelors - Arts

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi

Retail Trade Management -

Young Men's Christian Association
Delhi

Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Decision making and observation
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Strategic planning

Awards Recognition

  • Delivered 50% YOY business growth for two consecutive years at Lenskart.
  • Increased Air category business share from 21% to 32%, boosting market presence.
  • Led product return control project at Lenskart, achieved a 2.6% reduction in returns at the brand level.
  • Received consecutive RnR for Communication and Collaboration.
  • Grew Kids Category business by 35% at Pepe Jeans.
  • Single-handedly led the Accessories category at Kazo Fashion, drove end-to-end business performance and growth.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Lenskart Solution
09.2021 - Current

Senior Executive

Pepe Jeans India
07.2019 - 06.2021

Executive Merchandiser

Kazo Fashion India
08.2018 - 07.2019

Masters - Fashion Management

NIFT

Bachelors - Arts

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Retail Trade Management -

Young Men's Christian Association
Pallav Arya