Anshuman Pandey

Detail-oriented Category Planner with expertise in merchandise planning, allocation, inventory optimization, and sales analysis. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and data-driven decision-making to maximize sell-through and improve stock efficiency.

Merchandise Planner (Offline & Online) - Astrid Fashion Pvt Ltd - Noida

(2025-05)

• Managed end-to-end merchandise movement across offline and online channels.
• Ensured the right product reached the right channel at the right time. Analyzed online and offline product performance.
• Evaluated sell-through and contribution for each style. Prepared fortnightly business and inventory movement reports.
• Coordinated with Production and Sales for timely deliveries.
• Collected channel-level feedback to identify opportunities.
• Escalated risks to prevent seasonal sales loss.
• Identified high-potential styles and pushed them for higher visibility.
• Optimized stock mix to enhance revenue and working capital.
• Prepared Seasonal Inventory Plans.
• Handled pricing and discounting for each channel.
• Managed allocation and replenishment.
• Oversaw operations for Shopify, Myntra, and Nykaa.

Category Planner - V2 Retail Ltd - Gurugram

(2022-04 - 2025-04)

• Analyzed sell-through, STR, PSF, and performance of each style.
• Handled Assortment, Display, Sales, Purchase, and Allocation Planning.
• Created sales and space plans based on trend analysis.
• Executed store space planning using PSF, STR, and store contribution.
• Prepared monthly sales and inventory forecasts.
• Designed store display plans as per actual stock availability.
• Tracked budgeted vs. actual stock to identify opportunities.
• Prepared markdown recommendations with Merchandising.
• Developed fortnightly performance and inventory.
• Coordinated with Production and Sales teams for merchandise flow.
• Collected marketplace and store-level feedback for planning improvements.
• Managed complete product lifecycle from production to sell-through.
• Recommended pricing, discounting, and bundling strategies.
• Optimized stock mix to maximize revenue.

MBA - Operations & Marketing - G.D Goenka University (2022)

BSc - Science - Sanskriti University (2020)