Pallav Arya
Rohini
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
MumbaiBachelors - Arts
Indira Gandhi National Open University
DelhiRetail Trade Management -
Young Men's Christian Association
DelhiSkills
- 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
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