Head of Strategic Planning

Role : Deputy Director - Planning

Location : Bengaluru

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary. We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit. Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in. We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us. From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us. Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

About the Role:

The Deputy Director of Planning is a strategic leadership position responsible for the end-to-end financial and inventory health of our portfolios. You will lead the annual and seasonal sales planning cycles, ensuring that revenue targets are met through meticulous segment-level analysis and robust stakeholder alignment. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, team leadership, and strategic foresight to optimize inventory and maximize conversions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sales & Revenue Planning

• Omnichannel Planning: Develop and execute Annual, Seasonal, and Monthly Operating Plans (MOP) to drive business growth.
• Granular Analysis: Lead revenue planning across multiple segments, including Business Units, fulfillment types, article levels, and gender categories.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and monitor actual performance against plans, providing actionable insights to bridge gaps.

2. Inventory & OTB Management

• Open-to-Buy (OTB): Manage the OTB process and inward capacity for the category to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Inventory Health: Monitor target opening inventory, track utilization, and proactively mitigate variances.
• Assortment Optimization: Audit assortment health across key metrics and drive corrective actions to maximize sales conversions and sell-through rates.

3. Operational Excellence & Reporting

• Data Visualization: Develop and implement sophisticated reporting formats that provide a 360-degree view of portfolio health.
• Iterative Planning: Lead the monthly re-forecasting process to realign sales plans with current market trends and supply chain realities.

4. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various departments to gather planning inputs and ensure all stakeholders are aligned before hard deadlines.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of planners, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Strategy Execution: Actively participate in high-level business strategy building and ensure departmental goals ladder up to company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 6-10 years in Retail Planning, Demand Planning, or Category Management (preferably in E-commerce or Fashion).
• Education: MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets;
  experience with ERP/Planning software (e.G., SAP, Oracle, or SQL) and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills, executive presence, and the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.

Why Join Us?

• Scale: Manage one of the largest and fastest-growing categories in Indian e-commerce.
• Impact: Your decisions will directly influence how millions of Indians shop for sports and fitness gear.
• Culture: Work in an open, non-hierarchical environment that values innovation and data-driven decision-making.