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Disha Banerjee

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented Junior Planner with a good track record of developing new merchandise strategies, monitoring sales, and increasing profitability. Strong background in building and nurturing customer relationships and exceeding sales expectations. Strong administration skills with the ability to analyze data and help in report compilation. Self-motivated, punctual and reliable, and passionate about building lasting business partnerships and consistently exceeding expectations. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well within a team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Merchandise Planner

Best And Less
07.2023 - Current
  • Forecasted sales and adjusted purchase plans to maximize inventory with volume responsibility of 1200-1800 SKUs.
  • Identified risks and established opportunities to drive growth and increase profit through effective inventory management.
  • Implemented effective markdown and promotional strategies to clear excess and aged inventory while preserving profit margins.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting merchandise plans in response to unforeseen changes in market conditions or buying behaviour.
  • Collaborated with buyers and allocators to ensure accurate forecasting of seasonal trends and product demand.
  • Coordinated with regional store managers to maintain proper in-store merchandising standards.
  • Participated in open-to-buy meetings, presenting data-driven recommendations for assortment planning decisions and pricing.
  • Analyzed historical and in-season data to identify opportunities for growth and margin improvement.

Merchandise Allocator

Best and Less
05.2021 - 07.2023

• · Ensuring stores receive optimal stock levels and identify opportunities to increase sales through changes
in product allocation.
• · Ensuring all stock deliveries are running on time and communicating issues to the Marketing team
regarding delayed promotional stock.
• · Identify opportunities to increase sales through changes in product allocation.
• · Liaise with the planning and buying team to launch new product with allocation based on store tiers,
layout, budget, etc.
• · Daily review of replenishment levels to maximise stock availability in line with sales trends.
• · Maintaining min/max levels to ensure allocations are at an optimum level for core and new lines.
• · Stock analysis and weekly reporting.

Assistant Sales Manager

David Jones
05.2019 - 05.2021

• Assisting the Sales Manager to implement strategies to attract customers.
• Train new employees and supervise employees to motivate them to perform best to their capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor inventory levels in the department.
• Managing the department in the absence of the Sales Manager.
• Rostering staff according to their capabilities through efficient allocation.
• Coordinate day-to-day customer service operations and track the advancement of weekly budgets by
analyzing weekly reports.
• Handle customer complaints and maintain relationships with partner Brand stakeholders.

Sales Advisor

David Jones
10.2017 - 04.2019

• Sales through direct face to face interactions and online marketing system.
• Processing orders daily providing effective and efficient client service.
• Cash handling and handling customer inquiries effectively.
• Working with sales target and KPIs efficiently.
• Strong visual merchandising skills and experience in maintaining new stock.

Sales Advisor

Metalicus
07.2017 - 07.2018

• Excelled at customer service.
• Met sales target and KPIs efficiently.
• Handled till operations and managed cash.
• Proven success in handling the opening and closing processes of the store.
• Excellent visual merchandising skills and maintenance of new stock.

Fashion Consultant

Steve Madden
06.2014 - 12.2015

• Met sales targets all of the times.
• Single-handedly managed customer repairs and complaints.
• Efficiently handled the store in the absence of the manager.
• During special promotions period achieved above Rs. 1 lakh (2000 AUD) sales in a day, on numerous
occasions.
• Responsibilities included inventory maintenance, handling the opening and closing processes of the store.
• Experienced working in three different store locations.
• Helped train new recruits at the store level.
• During special promotion period, was one of the top sellers across India.

Education

Certificate of Retail Buying and Strategic Planning -

Australian Online Courses
06.2020

Master of Management -

Macquarie Graduate School of Management
09.2018

B.S in Hospitality and Hotel Administration -

Institute of Hotel Management
05.2014

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Effective Time Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Stock replenishment
  • Markdown management

Accomplishments

  • Assisted in conducting campus placement interviews for companies as a Placement Coordinator, by administering tasks which led to the smooth running of interviews and group discussions, which ensured that clients were happy with the College and led to all students getting placed.
  • Was enlisted as one of the top 10 achievers in terms of sales all over India, among 80 candidates during the special promotions period, through continuous dedication to implement the best sales techniques to improve sales through a span of 6 months-1 year, which resulted in the brand name of the company being promoted and increasing sales for that period.
  • Designed a solution to a problem of a start-up through the process of Design Thinking of Innovation, which included the tools taught in class, ultimately being hired by the startup.

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Junior Merchandise Planner

Best And Less
07.2023 - Current

Merchandise Allocator

Best and Less
05.2021 - 07.2023

Assistant Sales Manager

David Jones
05.2019 - 05.2021

Sales Advisor

David Jones
10.2017 - 04.2019

Sales Advisor

Metalicus
07.2017 - 07.2018

Fashion Consultant

Steve Madden
06.2014 - 12.2015

Certificate of Retail Buying and Strategic Planning -

Australian Online Courses

Master of Management -

Macquarie Graduate School of Management

B.S in Hospitality and Hotel Administration -

Institute of Hotel Management
Disha Banerjee