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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bengaluru Experience: 4-7 Years of experience. Qualifications: Postgraduate. Key Result Areas Merchandise assortment plan for all stores. Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets. Set ARP targets for product categories. Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis. Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM OTB calculation Create appropriate buying plan. Creating/Buying Flash Line as per the current trends for A+ Stores Monthly Target setting for each category Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category Target Vs achievement Merchandise plan report. Product performance Like to Like. Inventory Management Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained. Dormancy within specified norms Pullback within specified norms Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales. Photo Sell Through Report Stock & sale plan. Product category wise dispatch plan Planned Vs actual. Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis Tracking allocation vs actual dispatches Market Intelligence New launches (competition product / window / schemes) Competition Mapping Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) Estimation of market, product & design trends Core Business Contribution Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis. Identifying new designs to be added to this category. Range Architecture to Product Providing Range architecture for a specific season to product and design. With Category wise option grid with learning from past seasons and from market forecasting Integrated Go to Market (IGTM) Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design Dressing up one key store for the look Roll - out across stores. Integration with space planning Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated.Report to: Deputy General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose This job is responsible for the effective management of active franchise stores in the region. Job Context & Major Challenges Core of this role is to manage Strong Merchandise Planning , Profit & Loss management for the Franchisee business , Marketing Planning ,Training and development of the front end team which includes MRM & SM, Strong Operational Efficiency. Major challenges are: Merchandising planning can be a rigorous task, needs to be done efficiently Training the front end team and ensuring necessary skills Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Financial Aspect Improve the profitability of business Reduce working capital KRA2 Customer Aspect Strong customer relationship building for long term KRA3 Operations and Process Aspect Operational Excellence Merchandise planning KRA4 People Learning and Development of Team Members - MRMs & SMs KRA5 Program effectiveness evaluation * Ensure analysis of the feedback post the development event. * Liaison with the facilitator in the event of any adverse feedback to make quick corrections to the planned course. * Ensure post program evaluation plan is implemented immediately after the program. *Updation of MIS * Ensure updation of the training & cost MIS. * Report planned v/s actual development performance to Head of HR. Career stage categorization for identifying the Talent Pool members * Career stage categorization of all employees every year. * Facilitate functional managers in conducting potential assessment for their respective team members. * Arrive at the Talent pool in adherence to Talent management process. KRA6 DAC implementation & IDP Creation * Ensure implementation of DAC for talent pool members in co-ordination with the Corporate Talent Management team. * Facilitate the functional managers in the process of writing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) from the DAC for the talent pool members. * Ensure implementation of IDPs by linking the same to the Talent Development process to ensure enhancement of competencies. * Ensure updation of MIS on IDPs implemented. * Facilitate the process of Talent Reviews with the Unit Head and Business Head. YOUNG TALENT MANAGEMENT Internship & Recruitment planning and budgeting * Finalize the list of institutes to be visited during the year. * Finalize the number of interns & Management Trainees to be recruited during the year. KRA7 Intern and Management Trainee Recruitment process * Finalize the selection methodology for selection of interns and Management Trainees. * Ensure liaison with the empanelled institutes for internship and final placements. * Ensure implementation of the recruitment process and facilitate where required. Induction and orientation * Conceptualize the induction and orientation of interns and Management Trainees (MTs). * Ensure implementation of the detailed Management Training program STRIDE. * Interact with the interns and MTs on a regular basis to ensure course corrections in the program, if required. * Acts as a mentor/guide to the MTs. KRA8 Performance evaluation & compensation review * Plan for the evaluation of the interns & MTs. * Ensure implementation of the plan and use the inputs obtained during the process for their development. * Interact with the Rewards team to finalize on the compensation review for the MTs. Campus Branding Activities * Maintain relations with the recognized institutes by way of guest lectures, participating in jury, sponsorships and other campus branding activities. * Ensure implementation of the Campus Branding plan. Report to: Deputy Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 4 to 6 years Education- Masters Key Result Areas Impact the Brand Financials Build Marketing Plans and Budget for executing on agreed objectives Continuously monitor and improve %Sales and ROI from various marketing activities Define brand objectives in terms of salience in the target segment, footfalls into the store, consumer experience within the store via various ATL & BTL activities such as PR, CRM, Events, Advertising, Digital Activations. New initiatives that help generate business apart from the regular marketing activities. Monitor the marketing budget and expenditure Understand, Define & Continuously track evolving consumer needs Conduct external research for the business to get consumer insights with respect to brands, new stores, TVC etc. Conduct internal feedback collection mechanisms (digital & direct). Understand shopper segments for the brand, define & track the targeted customer in terms of demographic & psychographic profile Understand triggers influencing buying, buying process and shopping behaviour through various CRM activities Digital Marketing Continuously developing AE website at par with international benchmarks such as Selfridges and Harrods. Continuously enhance the UI and functionality of the website to support the ever evolving ecommerce space. Ensure the salience of the brand on the overall digital space not just on owned media such as social media and the website. Craft and amplify campaigns, ensure timely and effective delivery on digital platforms of all seasonal communication in line with the overall marketing mandate and adhere to a pre-planned calendar. Continuously and conclusively solve the problems that traditional media faces and gradually set up a program where ads on social media, search engine marketing and lucrative display banner marketing tie ups would prove to be much more feasible and cost effective. Constantly come up and execute ideas for campaigns, contests, events and activations that cut through with the objective of creating buzz and reverb online. These activations could range from a 1 day long twitter contest to a month long in-store activation campaign. Digital Marketing Sync with Social Media Command Centre - Sync with EPIC and establish a streamlined process of being more receptive in hearing out the customer, taking the feedback to the respective team and giving a quick apt response. This also includes taking up the mandate of ensuring that campaigns are undertaken as a response measure in order to make use of an opportunity that presents itself to us through this medium. Timely targeted and hyper localized ads clubbed with digital and mobile offers to directly reach out to the potential customer and increase footfall. Work on new initiatives such as launch of new Blog and microsites. Work with external and internal stakeholders to ensure digital campaigns are under control. Leveraging and humanising the brand essence of Progressive change driven by self-belief by recruiting brand ambassadors from within the customer base through a long term programmed approach targeting the youth. These initiatives would be typically long term stretching over 3-5 months or more. PR & Events The elite consumer base of American Eagle is hard to reach via advertising. Therefore engage key media influencers every season through Press Days etc. Regularly supporting stylists via sourcing and sales lead generation Organize store launch events to generate buzz Ecommerce Devising strategies to drive online traffic to the company website. Tracking conversion rates and making improvements to the website. Developing and managing focused digital marketing campaigns Utilising a range of techniques including paid search, SEO and PPC. Overseeing the social media strategy for the company. Managing online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness. Managing the redesign of the company website. Improving the usability, design, content and conversion of the company website Responsibility for planning and budgetary control of all digital marketing Evaluating customer research, market conditions and competitor data. Review new technologies and keep the company at the forefront of developments in digital marketing. VM & Store Support Identify and react quickly to new marketing opportunities as they arise to support retail stores of AE Develop and execute store-wise walking and co-op promotional strategies and programs to increase awareness and engagement. Support VM function by providing GTM concepts and instore collateral ideas Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 8 to 12 years Education- Masters Key Result Areas Merchandise grid management for all product categories -Conduct trend analysis from the available sales data -Obtain feedback of past performance of offering's from key channel partners -Running costing sheets to maintain budgeted GP / CBA and provide inputs to finalize MRPs accordingly. -Manage product price and maintain PC to MRP ratio as per the budgets. -Indenting / quantity finalization at SKU level for all product categories -Develop a merchandise grid for the season -Provide the brand brief to Design studio for the season Co-ordinating with various interfaces to ensure production of right merchandise mix as per time schedules -Ensuring planned grids are implemented in production and PPM numbers are achieved. -Ensuring CTM are planned and executed as per requirment. -Ensuring freshness on E-com channels after evert 15 days through SMU's. -Finalize Goldseal / material requirement plan. -Work closely with retail and other channels and understand their requirements and manage product range to fulfil the same. Inventory Management -Conducting Sell through analysis -Managing leftover raw material, repackaging, re offering and dormancy control Team Management -Set goals and identify skill gaps of the team· -Resolve conflicts, if any among the various interfaces -Coaching and mentoring of team members -Team motivation Report to: Superintendent
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Delhi Work Exp- 5 to 7 years Education- Masters Hi, Please find the JD:- Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Senior Manager
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    Chandigarh
  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 4 to 8 years Education- Bachelors of Fashion Hi, Please find the JD below. Key Result Areas:- Merchandise assortment plan for all stores -Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets -Set ARP targets for product categories -Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis -Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM -OTB calculation -Create appropriate buying plan -Creating/Buying Flash Line as per the current trends for A+ Stores Monthly Target setting for each category -Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category -Target Vs achievement -Merchandise plan report -Product performance Lk2Lk Inventory Mgmt -Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained -Dormancy within specified norms -Pullback within specified norms -Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales -Photo Sell Through Report Stock & sale plan -Product category wise dispatch plan -Planned Vs actual -Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis -Tracking allocation vs actual dispatches Market Intelligence -New launches (competition product / window / schemes) -Competition Mapping -Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) -Estimation of market, product & design trends Core Business Contribution -Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis -Identifying new designs to be added to this category Range Architecture to Product -Providing Range architecture for a specific season to product and design. With Category wise option grid with learning from past seasons and from market forecasting Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) -Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design -Dressing up one key store for the look -Roll - out across stores Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To deliver the projects in alignment with Brand Business Strategy and trade team by managing cross-functional teams to fulfill the ultimate objective of delivering the projects on time and bdget including repair & maintenance of retail stores across all brands in Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand. Job Context & Major Challenges Key Challenges: Geographical conditions pose a challenge when stores have to be opened in remote locations. Travelling time forms a greater composition of total working hours. Executing the stores with franchises vendors, which are new for every project without compromising the look and feel of the stores and identities. We have to educate all the different vendors for every project Dealing with Land Lords ,Franchisees and business partners to get their maximum support to make projects success • Dealing with Local authorities to overcome local regulations • Forecasting the risks pertaining to Socio-cultural issues like festivals ,strikes ,local labour holidays etc –and planning the project execution accordingly • Educating and training the vendors to meet the expected execution timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. • Statutory approvals • Procurement in volatile market conditions Varying Geographical locations Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Store opening and renovation timeline WCD to HOTVM for COCO and COFO with only registered vendors • Preparing work schedule and regular site visits and multiple and regular communication/ coordination with different stake holders like- VM, Design team, Landlord, Franchise, RBD team, multiple vendors, Ops team. • Organizing project steering meetings and sharing the project reports. Completing all the documentations like site visit reports, checklists, hand over documents. • Inviting estimates from vendors, vetting them and sending it to commercial team for PO creations. Target taken for projects completion is 39 days. KRA2 Vendor Development • Developing vendors as per the forecasted plan and immediate requirements. • 2 new vendors as required in the Area. KRA3 Quality Ensure standardized quality of work across stores. KRA4 Repair & Maintenance Ensure that repair and Maintenance is carried out effectively and in timely manner. KRA5 Timelines Schedule the completion of work for a particular project. KRA6 Addressing - Snaglist Clearing all the snags within the given timelines. Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Guwahati Work Exp- 5 to 7 years Education- Bachelors Hi, Please find the JD:- Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Senior Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Work location- Bangalore Work Exp- 3 to 5 yrs Education- Masters Key Result Areas MIS reports creation -Collecting report for all ARM's and brand team and collating data to present the report on daily basis 2. Order process & tracking -WH Order processing & tracking 3. Sourcing of external brands and packing material, Carry bags, Promo items etc. -Issuance of PO and inwards of the stocks, packing material, carry bags, promo items -Issuance of PO of external brands, packing material, Carry bags and promo items to Trade and B&S stores SIT clearances/ Support to warehouse/ PF Team -Ensure Pullback and pick up of the stocks happen on time -Tracker system for pullbacks from store solution of all types of queries of all warehouses, Issuance of price tags, issues in inwards, portal entry for SIT Report to: Senior General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Mumbai Work Exp- 4 to 6 years Education- Bcom Key Result Areas:- Reduce Receivables of Franchisee and Retail stores -Reduce Receivables of Franchisee and Retail stores from 4 days to 3 days -Coordination with stores for daily deposit of all Cash Collection. -Coordination with stores for Credit Card settlement on daily Basis -Cover all franchisees from cheque pickup to cash pickup Maintaining relationship with Mall / Landlord Franchisee relationship -Meeting with mall Management Team. Understanding the issues & sorting out the same with the Help of Ho -Meeting with Franchisee. Understanding the issues & sorting out the same with the Help of Ho -Approval of Trade Credit notes -Monitoring of Schemes Showrooms -Reimbursement of Expenses within 7 working days -Support Store Manager in enforcement of process and policies as may be laid down from time to time across the region and measure their compliance. Franchise Portal management -Ensuring Installation of EDC & Cash Pickup, Insurance and Legal Compliance as per defined timeline Store Closure -Ensuring store closure process is followed and ensure no monitory loss due to non compliance Approval of Repairs & Maintenance at Regional Office -Approved the expenses as per Capex Policy & approved budget. Franchisee accounts Signoff -Periodic account reconciliation, Ensuring Signoff and obtaining NOC as per policy Legal -Ensuring availability of all legal certificates and notices at stores. Store Visit -Fortnightly Visit to stores. -Facilitate and support all Stores with requisite commercial and legal inputs to ensure smooth functioning Report to: Senior Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Mumbai Work Exp- 6 to 9 years Education- Mcom Key Result Areas:- Reduce Receivables of Franchisee and Retail stores -Reduce Receivables of Franchisee and Retail stores from 4 days to 3 days -Coordination with stores for daily deposit of all Cash Collection. -Coordination with stores for Credit Card settlement on daily Basis -Cover all franchisees from cheque pickup to cash pickup Maintaining relationship with Mall / Landlord Franchisee relationship -Meeting with mall Management Team. Understanding the issues & sorting out the same with the Help of Ho -Meeting with Franchisee. Understanding the issues & sorting out the same with the Help of Ho -Approval of Trade Credit notes -Monitoring of Schemes Showrooms -Reimbursement of Expenses within 7 working days -Support Store Manager in enforcement of process and policies as may be laid down from time to time across the region and measure their compliance. Franchise Portal management -Ensuring Installation of EDC & Cash Pickup, Insurance and Legal Compliance as per defined timeline Store Closure -Ensuring store closure process is followed and ensure no monitory loss due to non compliance Approval of Repairs & Maintenance at Regional Office -Approved the expenses as per Capex Policy & approved budget. Franchisee accounts Signoff -Periodic account reconciliation, Ensuring Signoff and obtaining NOC as per policy Legal -Ensuring availability of all legal certificates and notices at stores. Store Visit -Fortnightly Visit to stores. -Facilitate and support all Stores with requisite commercial and legal inputs to ensure smooth functioning Report to: Senior Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Key Result Areas Supporting Actions Revenue Generation Strategize appropriate product mix by market Optimum utilization of the new season merchandise by ensuring availability of the merchandise on the floor (allocations/inter store transfers) Gross Margin management Driving full price sales Tracking the IMU (intake margin) based on the actual cost and retail price against the plan and analyse various components of the cost Managing mark down budgets to ensure GM delivery Seasonal Planning/OTB management/Inventory Turns management Reforecast Sales and Stocks and OTB (merchandise financials) on a monthly basis against plans Ensure Buying plan is in line with merchandise strategy Grow, hold, decline exit strategy Track order placed against OTB to take corrective actions towards future buys Checking /signing off orders placed against plan (Qty, Price, Margin, Delivery) Forecasting the sell thru of a season to track against budgeted sell thru and closing inventory Ensure there is timely flow of information between Buyers, Commercial, Stores and Finance towards all processes related to stock management Tracking of sales performance against the weekly budgets at business, department level and taking necessary actions to boost sales EOSS management Monitor stock levels and highlight key observations and concern area Provide inputs on the merchandise to be pushed for sales Stock Transfers and Allocations Stock allocation across Channels in WH Ensure all store and WH led issues are sorted in minimum lead time Propose a phase in - phase out policy for discontinued lines/ Pull Backs as agreed by all concerned MIS Ensure and drive more efficient data management through enhanced systems support. Standard reporting/automatic reporting with ease of handling data Daily, weekly, monthly sales and stock analysis Key highlights of business by analysing various parameters like Sell Thru, Rate of sale, Weeks Cover, MD, Margins, NSV, COGS, inventory turns, sales mix etc. Creating detailed style level sell thru reports Various category, department, size analysis to draw trends to improve business Any other time based business analysis Prepare order status reports on regular basis Prepare inventory status reports and highlight key observations Highlight the deviations and report reasons for delay in order execution PPM & BCDS Management Collate orders placed at trade shows/ forward bookings by various customers, agents, retail channels etc. Ensure orders are punched in the system on time for servicing Understand the capacity of mills / garment factories to deliver in relation to the orders placed Interface with customers in case of unavailability of FG demanded Propose merchandise options to customers in case placed orders can't be met in full Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work exp- 3 to 6 years Education- Graduation . Key Result Areas:- Assist in Merchandise assortment plan for all stores 1.Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets 2.Set ARP targets for product categories 3.Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis 4.Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM 5.OTB calculation 6.Create appropriate buying plan Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category 1.Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category 2.Target Vs achievement 3.Merchandise plan report 4.Product performance Lk2Lk Tracking Inventory Management Process 1.Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained 2.Dormancy within specified norms 3.Pullback within specified norms 4.Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales 5.Photo Sell Through report Being a custodian in formulating the Stock & sale plan 1.Product category wise dispatch plan 2.Planned Vs actual 3.Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis 4.Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches Market Intelligence 1.New launches (competition product / window / schemes) 2.Competition Mapping 3.Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) Track the Core Business Contribution 1.Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis 2.Identifying new designs to be added to this category Help in creation of Retail Design Brief 1.Designing a retail brief to design - option grid & learning of past season Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) 1.Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design 2.Dressing up one key store for the look 3.Roll - out across stores Integration with space planning 1.Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated Report to: Senior Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose 1. Plan and conduct reviews to assess internal controls, operational & technical efficiencies, compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. 2. Serve as a liaison between the internal and external audit team and review findings, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and escalate possible critical issue to the senior management. 3. Assist in conducting periodic training workshops to promote awareness of internal controls and discuss changes in policies that will impact the Organization. Job Context & Major Challenges The market size of the domestic apparel retail industry is currently estimated to be at 2 Lac Crore Rupees per annum and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10% per annum. The depth and width of the business can be estimated by the share of the urban ready to wear market which is a meagre 28%. The industry is witnessing heightened levels of activity with existing players consolidating themselves through partnerships, inorganic growth and new foreign players entering the Indian market, thanks to the traction being witnessed on the much awaited FDI policy of the government. Superior control on work processes & enabling quicker controls for reviewing and changing with lateral thinking is required for the effective delivery of the position. The role drives and ensures effective reporting and detailed analysis of various compliances. The role is also important in facilitating various audits as per the business process. The major challenges faced by the position are: 1. Quick coordination with the stores, zones and all HO teams to ensure effective practice in loss prevention and tax is a key challenge 2. Being aware of the best industry practices as well as regulatory norms to keep the organization at maximum compliance and support in loss prevention strategy. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Follow up status update 1. Timely follow up should be made for open points to be closed 2. Efforts should be made to ensure points are closed within target date provided by users 3. Ensure validation of all points for closure post confirmation by the process owners as closed. KRA2 Internal Financial Controls 1. Apply IFC framework and prepare / update RACMs. 2. Working paper should be properly documented in the prescribed format for standardisation 3. Timely completion of IFC testing as per schedule 4. Use data analytics for sample selection 5. Summarise the gaps / discuss with concerned process owners for remediation plan 6. Manintain tracker for all internal control gaps identified and action plan implemented. KRA3 Management Assurance Reviews 1. Develop customized checklist for each process before start of the review 2. Continuously update the checklist during the review process 3. Coordinate for opening meeting during start of the review and meetings with process owners for process understanding 4. Work with agencies in execution of the assignments and conduct review of work progress for the work performed by external agencies at least twice a week 5. Ensure timely data availability & follow up with the process owner in case of escalation by external firm 6. Highlight any issues w.r.t to execution of audits 7. First level review of draft report to ensure comprehensiveness of coverage as per scope 8. Participate in closure discussion and ensure timely receipt of comprehensive replies with action plan and timelines for closure. 9. Prepare draft tracker of issues for inputs in Mancom presentation. KRA4 Ado / Special / Routine reviews by MA team . Discuss with the process owners for the reviews to be done 2. Prepare review scope based on discussions and coverage required 3. Conduct comprehensive review of the scope on a timely manner 4. Conduct data analytics to find control gaps and system gaps 5. Discuss the finding and get action plan with defined timelines for closure KRA5 Whistle Blower . Investigate the complaint received 2. Perform data analytics to establish the facts 3. Present facts with supporting and data analytics for decision making 4. Maintain tracker for cases investigated and findings thereto Report to: Assistant Vice President
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    Job Description: Job Purpose Job Purpose Description Job Context & Major Challenges In order to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity, it is imperative to create and maintain a compelling presentation of merchandise, ensuring that the image and style of the company is projected at all times. Key Challenges: 1. Expertise with graphic design software like Photoshop, Coral Draw, Illustrator, etc. 2. Knack/eye for design. 3. Negotiation skills to secure quality products and timely execution from vendors. 4. Ability to work in a high pressure environment. 5. Team handling skills. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 VM Creative processes for Brand 1. New retail identity roll out/ Facelift / Project take-off roll out. 2. Designing its elevations and store display spaces 3. Effective and impactful trade show roll out smoothly as per calender; within budgets 4. Adaptations of creatives across the region stores 5. Effective and impactful trade show roll out smoothly as per calender; within budgets KRA2 Implementation of Visual displays 1. Responsible for supervision of window display implementation in all brand stores across the region in coordination with the vendors 2. Ensure the window displays are in alignment with concept/framework. 3. Forecast handover to Operations post implementation of visual display of new stores in order to reduce new store opening cost. KRA3 Vendor management 1. Acquire and compare quotations from vendors to ensure procurement of quality products at the least possible price. 2. Follow up with vendors to ensure delivery of props within specified schedule. 3. Ensure payment to the respective vendors and follow up on billing processes 4. Get dockets for creative purchases. KRA4 Budget management 1. Monitor the budget for Visual Merchandising and highlight any deviations. 2. To operate & achieve the vm spent as per budgets 3. Submission of bills on time. KRA5 Feedback 1. Provide regular and constructive feedback to stores on their displays weekly to ensure they are in line with concept. 2. Store Visits - Share store visit plan 3. In station stores needs to be visited daily and outstation 12-15 days every month KRA6 VM Team Development Implement VM training modules at various levels - store VM champs, CC, SM and constantly create a culture of VM training Report to: Assistant Vice President
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    Job Description: Designation: Area HR Base Location: Hyderabad Minimum Qualification: Post Graduate Preferred Years of Experience: 1-4Years Preferred Skills: Experience in Retail HR and Employee Grievance handling Flexible to Travel Key Result Areas Financial Controlling manpower cost Maintaining percentage of salary to NSV Keeping a cap on salary cost of entry level Reducing consulting cost Sourcing people in house Controlling cost Customer Avoiding external hiring of Store Managers and Asst. Store Managers to enrich the internal talent Identifying potential employees and training them for higher promotion. Proper adherence to training calendar Employee Satisfaction survey on various parameters (Retail Vibes). Form action plan based on areas of improvement. Employee Engagement Internal Processes Quarterly Appraisal System and feedbacks Recruitment- Giving Job Requirements Selected based on requirements On boarding done under Adecco Confirmation HR Promises Minimum TAT duration Ensuring salary on time ID cards, employment letter, offer letter, insurance card on time. Performance approvals are done on time F&F Closures Controlling Attrition Career management Learning and growth Spending time on growth and development Learning and implementing new things Handling at least one cross functional project Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
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    Job Description: Job Purpose To deliver the projects in alignment with Brand Business Strategy and trade team by managing cross-functional teams to fulfill the ultimate objective of delivering the projects on time and bdget including repair & maintenance of retail stores across all brands in Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand. Job Context & Major Challenges Key Challenges: Geographical conditions pose a challenge when stores have to be opened in remote locations. Travelling time forms a greater composition of total working hours. Executing the stores with franchises vendors, which are new for every project without compromising the look and feel of the stores and identities. We have to educate all the different vendors for every project Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Store opening and renovation timeline WCD to HOTVM for COCO and COFO with only registered vendors • Preparing work schedule and regular site visits and multiple and regular communication/ coordination with different stake holders like- VM, Design team, Landlord, Franchise, RBD team, multiple vendors, Ops team. • Organizing project steering meetings and sharing the project reports. Completing all the documentations like site visit reports, checklists, hand over documents. • Inviting estimates from vendors, vetting them and sending it to commercial team for PO creations. Target taken for projects completion is 39 days. KRA2 Vendor Development • Developing vendors as per the forecasted plan and immediate requirements. • 2 new vendors as required in the Area. KRA3 Quality Ensure standardized quality of work across stores. KRA4 Repair & Maintenance Ensure that repair and Maintenance is carried out effectively and in timely manner. KRA5 Timelines Schedule the completion of work for a particular project. KRA6 Addressing - Snaglist Clearing all the snags within the given timelines. Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To ensure delivery and compliance of exceptional operational standards throughout stores in the Area in driving sales, profitability, customer service activities, enhancing staff competence and performance, whilst managing within agreed budgets. To ensure that retail operations in the area are efficient and effective. Key Result Areas : Key Result Areas Supporting Actions Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for RM in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on SOPs etc Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist SOP Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under RM's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with CCAs / SMs to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Experience : 3-6 yrs Education : Undergraduate and above Report to: Deputy General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bangalore Minimum Qualification: Masters from NIFT or other related institutes Preferred Experience :7-10 Years Preferred Skills: Relevant experience in buying & merchandising in Retail, Textile or Apparel Key Result Area: Develop and drive accurate financial, sales and line plans for designated product categories ensuring alignment with overall Business Unit product and marketing strategy Develop financial, sales, inventory and line plan ensuring alignment with overall Business requirements in the form of Annual Business Plans & OTB plans & to collaborate the required monthly, quarterly & annual business requirements. Ensuring right proportions of price points, casual & non-casual mix, category mix and fashion quotient Drive Sustainable Profitable Growth in Retail Responsible for leading the buying and allocation team for all the stores to drive the pre-season planning process, in-season stock management through Gross Profit management and SKU allocation/replenishment to stores. Financial Goals - Drive Retail Productivity (Non-Negotiable) Sales Target - Yearly and Quarterly and L2L basis Gross Margin - Gross Profit as % of Sales EBIDTA Working Capital - Delivering ideal DOC Operations - Improve Buying Process to deliver higher through put from store (Non - Negotiable) Sell Thru - Drive higher Sell thru through effective and right buying, Allocating at right time to right store and discount management. STPW - Sell thru per Week SSPD - Drive higher SSPD so as increase the store profitability and have an insight on effectiveness of store layouts. Inventory Turn - Achieve Targeted Inventory turn to enable cash rotation Maintaining no. of days stock as targeted Review stock and sale plan with team members. Develop plans for the channel for meeting sales, gross margin and inventory turn goals taking the necessary steps to optimize sales, product sell through and margin plans. Achieve channel's net margin targets after discounting through risk management and promotional/markdown strategies Prepare action plan for high stocks level showrooms to bring down stocks as per plan. Modify/develop efficient pullback process. Develop efficient replenishment system. Freshness of Stock and Pull Back Process Ensure seamless running of AMM process and addition of right stock into discount mix at the right time Ensure right Freshness Index at store - Current season stock as % of total Non-Core Stock at store. Efficient, fast & controlled pull back process to ensure the unproductive merchandise is liquidated through VC channel Efficient Core Management Deploy a sharper core range to ensure best in class core availability & efficient DOC Clearing non-moving stocks by offering discounts at right time. Ways of Working Well documented B&M processes. Review mechanism. Season wise library of orders with images Introduce and ensure implementation & smooth running of automation tools such as symphony, Store config etc. People & Development Develop Self & Team through necessary training Train Front End Staff on Products/features and unique proposition Trend Analysis & forecasting Forecasting future trends and communicating the same to design basis research both online & offline Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 4 to 9 years Education- Bachelors in Fashion Technology Key Result Areas:- Merchandise assortment plan for all stores -Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets -Set ARP targets for product categories -Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis -Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM -OTB calculation -Create appropriate buying plan -Creating/Buying Flash Line as per the current trends for A+ Stores Monthly Target setting for each category -Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category -Target Vs achievement -Merchandise plan report -Product performance Lk2Lk Inventory Mgmt -Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained -Dormancy within specified norms -Pullback within specified norms -Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales -Photo Sell Through Report Stock & sale plan -Product category wise dispatch plan -Planned Vs actual -Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis -Tracking allocation vs actual dispatches Market Intelligence -New launches (competition product / window / schemes) -Competition Mapping -Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) -Estimation of market, product & design trends Core Business Contribution -Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis -Identifying new designs to be added to this category Range Architecture to Product -Providing Range architecture for a specific season to product and design. With Category wise option grid with learning from past seasons and from market forecasting Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) -Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design -Dressing up one key store for the look -Roll - out across stores Report to: Deputy General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Delhi Work Exp- 5 to 10 years Education- MBA Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 3 to 5 years Education- Bachelors of Fashion Technology Key Result Areas:- Create seasonal concepts and designs 1.Interact with Designer, Brand Designer for the inputs on the new seasonal collections and range planning. 2.Conduct seasonal market surveys to understand the competition trends and evolution of category in the market. 3.Develop concepts as per the guidelines of Brand designer and Presentation of concepts to obtain views and finalize the final range for the season. 4.Develop the seasons range presentation boards and samples with the help of sourcing and product teams and arrange to help organize the trade show. 5.Present, influence, sell at the trade shows to meet the business goals and also collect feedback on the line. Finalization of Samples 1.Make detailed indents for each sample with specs, artworks, colorways etc.; clearly defined 2.Handing over detailed DMH notes to sampling merchandiser 3.Approval of the final gold seals made by sampling merchandiser Product/ Design Innovations 1.Develop innovative garment designs, fabrics, styling, fits etc. 2.Make PD briefs Customer Service * Spend time with the customer to understand his needs and the requirements of the end consumer * Respond to customer complaints and ensure the same is resolved by the Head Office * Partner the customer in planning his business growth * Ensure proper processes are followed while dealing with returns from the customers Collections * Review outlet wise collections and ensure outstandings in the territory are within the prescribed limits * Closely monitor performance of outlets to mitigate risks of defaulting Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location: Chennai Experience: 4 - 8years Skills: Store management, Store operations Key Result Areas Supporting Actions Tapping Business potential for the Region · Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality · Store business plan inputs · Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. · Business development- Generate leads for RM in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management · Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on SOPs etc · Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management · Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations · Monitor store opening timelines · Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. · New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist · SOP Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps · Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs · Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. · Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores · Develop rapport with top customers (approx 20) of every store. Team Management · Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under RM's guidance · Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review · Motivate and engage the team at the stores · Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views · Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. · Training- To work with CCAs / SMs to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose Job Purpose Description Job Context & Major Challenges Retail today is all about being better, faster, and leaner. In their preparation to face fierce competitive pressure, retail operations team needs to recognize the value of building the stores as brands to reinforce their marketing Positioning, to communicate quality as well as value for money. Sustainable competitive advantage will be dependent on translating core values combining products, image and customer experience into a coherent retail brand strategy. Also with international brands coming into India, it becomes all the more important for the business to be able to create sustainable growth drivers for MFL. Key Challenges: • Effectively managing the team, keeping them motivated and acting as a role model for them. • Effectively manage the P&L within allocated budget in order to affect a profitable performance for the Area. • Ensuring that all stores adhere to compliance requirements in all areas of operational activity, company policies and procedures. • Liaisoning with various teams, retail, B&M, VM, projects, retail HR, vendors, franchises, etc. internal as well as external. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Team Management • Recruitment- Hire ARM & SM under ROM’s guidance • ARM quarterly appraisal/ performance review • Identify structural issues to motivation • Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the ARMs based on the market trend, expectation of monthly business from his region, and ARM views • Spend Budget- Sets the monthly spends budgets for ARMS. Reviews budget vs actual trend and recommends changes. • Training- To decide on training priorities. Prepare modules for training, make a training calendar for implementation KRA2 Understanding Consumer needs • Information Collection- Monitor CRM registration rates, analyze patterns to ensure high registration rates, consumer behavior to information sharing. • Information Analysis- Suggest ways for better customer service. Give customer insight to the stores for business improvement at store level. Ensure understanding of consumer trend to the ARM and store teams. Develop rapport with top customers (approx 5) of every store. KRA3 Store Operations • Analyze quality of store opening, study delay patterns if any. • Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. Suggest changes to the process as and when required to ensure 100% compliance. • New Store opening- Design the store launch plan and monitor the launch / opening process. Monitor new store performance with required handholding for first 3 months. KRA4 VM • Monitors the effectiveness of VM arrangement at outlets and recommends changes KRA5 Merchandize Management • Monitors the ARM reports and the audit reports. Picks up reoccurring trends at the stores KRA6 SOP Compliance • Monitors the ARM and the audit reports. Picks up reoccurring trends at the stores KRA7 Franchisee Management • Manages the relationship with the franchisee from a business point of view. • Manage conflicts. KRA8 Tapping Business potential for the Region • Footfall generation- Prepares a quarter wise footfall generation activity plan for the stores. Ensures that every store gets appropriate support • Create Store business plan in consultation with ARM and team. Co-ordinate with HO to ensure appropriate support for execution. • Competition Analysis- Analyses the competition information to build up a picture of competition strategy. Identifies emerging opportunities / threats due to competition action. Recommends action to benefit from the emerging trend. Networks with competition staff in the region to better understand the competition environment and validation of numbers / trends. • Business development- Visits & gives final opinion on B/C sites, filters leads from ARM for further development, anchors the relationship with RBD local representative. Report to: Director
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Delhi Work exp- 3 to 7 years Education- Masters Hi, Please find the JD:- Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Director
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To ensure sales orders are received and collated in system and on-time execution of the orders. To interface with customer in case of changes in the order placed. Job Context & Major Challenges Brand operates through various channels like trade, retail, depletion & exports. Thus it is crucial to monitor & constantly try to improve upon the supply chain processes right from order booking, order scheduling, production planning, monitoring & influencing the production lead times for all products, delivery of finished goods to distributors, retail outlets at right time, right cost & right quality. Also it is important to integrate all functions & processes within brand to meet & exceed the OTIF norms and to keep the working capital cost under control. The key challenges for this role are: 1. Matching up to the expectations of the internal/external customers as this position is a point of interface between brand and customers and is fully responsible for the status of the merchandize dispatched. 2. Projections and Inventory tracking as many departments are involved. 3. Availability of merchandise on time in full.hisees and business partners to get their maximum support to make projects success • Dealing with Local authorities to overcome local regulations • Forecasting the risks pertaining to Socio-cultural issues like festivals ,strikes ,local labour holidays etc –and planning the project execution accordingly • Educating and training the vendors to meet the expected execution timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. • Statutory approvals • Procurement in volatile market conditions Varying Geographical locations Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 PPM & BCDS Management 1. Collate orders placed at trade shows/ forward bookings by various customers, agents, retail channels etc. 2. Ensure orders are punched in the system on time for servicing 3. Understand the capacity of mills / garment factories to deliver in relation to the orders placed 4. Interface with customers in case of unavailability of FG demanded 5. Propose merchandise options to customers in case placed orders can't be met in full KRA2 Inventory tracking 1. Monitor stock levels and highlight key observations and concern areas 2. Provide inputs on the merchandise to be pushed for sales KRA3 MIS 1. Prepare order status reports on regular basis 2. Prepare inventory status reports and highlight key observations 3. Highlight the deviations and report reasons for delay in order execution KRA4 Creating Knowledge Base Developing preferred vendor base Training and continuous business assurance to the selected vendors in each Region. Making the best use of their manufacturing capabilities, warehouses and Logistics Facilities. Strengthening the vendors financially (by Bulk orders) to develop machineries and infrastructure for better outputs KRA5 Vendor Management :Forecast accuracy on store handover to VM Projects Handover to VM Handover Time cost savings due to capex cost & saving initiatives Managing projects as per PMI/PMP way (integration of 5 process & 9 Knowledge areas), Developing and sharing Project Management Schedule (MS Project Sheet) with all stake holders to forecast the risks very early ,resource sharing and overlapping of activities to crash the project timelines Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Experience- 6-9years Education- Graduate Skills-Product Development, Sales Tradeshow Management Creation of season merchandise range and capsule collections for various channels as per requirements identified. From Design to Order release complete stake holder management. Product Re-engineering Pure Product cost improvement of L2L through product re-engineering measures, clearly demonstrating the impact Infusing freshness into the line through product innovation Category performance Season range primary performance category volume growth category performance in wholesale trade Season range secondary performance Core line secondary performance Product Lifecycle Management Product grids TS Analysis Sell Through charts Market Benchmarking Quality Improvement Actions to be taken on PPMH scores for the category Analysis of cause of defects and quality issues Partner visits Vendor, Market and Factory visits Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose Job Purpose Description Job Context & Major Challenges Key Challenges: 1. Ensure Category Growth and Maintaining PC:MRP/Category Margins of the category within the budget. 2. Stay always ahead than Competition Brands in terms of Product Innovation/Fashionability. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Tradeshow Management Style code generation in SAP * Upload style master, price master and classification master as specified by the design Create BOM style wise in SAP * Ensure all details wrt BOM are entered in the system style wise. Follow up for fabric, trims and gold seal * Follow up for fabric and trims as per deadlines at every stage * Report to Product Manager in case of any delays * Maintain and tag gold seals in safe custody * Hand it over to Supply chain department for Work Order generation. Sampling follow up * Assist Product Manager in product development related sampling * Follow up with sampling units to ensure samples are delivered on time KRA2 Product Re-engineering •Pure Product cost improvement of L2L through product re-engineering measures, clearly demonstrating the impact •Infusing freshness into the line through product innovation KRA3 Category performance •Season range primary performance - category volume growth -category performance in wholesale trade •Season range secondary performance •Core line secondary performance KRA4 Product Lifecycle Management •Product grids •TS Analysis •Sell Through charts •Market Benchmarking KRA5 Quality Improvement •Actions to be taken on PPMH scores for the category •Analysis of cause of defects and quality issues KRA6 Partner visits •Vendor, Market and Factory visits Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To handle the operations of “Technology Management Center” of MFL and continuously improve work methods and people skills in order to achieve global standards with a focus on customer delight. Job Context & Major Challenges Key Challenges: 1. Facilitate seamless working across boundaries. 2. The ability to understand and anticipate the needs of internal/external stakeholders to ensure high levels of quality service delivery in terms of products and services. 3. To deliver high quality results consistent with the overall organization objectives 4. Handle Single pc and Micro manufacturing at the same sampling set up with flexibility of the team and workers to quickly adopt to constant changes and challenges. 5. Setting up TMC 2.0 within a time-frame of one month in operational. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Revenue generation / Cost saving from R&D center Generate revenue from new TMC Developments to Brand contribution. Set up infrastructure for R&D center Save Opex/Capex Cost at TMC KRA2 Customer Deliver superior quality product & Service via customer satisfaction score. Ensure right first time acceptance Reduce turnaround time KRA3 Operation/Process Enhance productivity to increase deliverable. Utilize excess capacity for micro-manufacturing Create samples for new products for display in trade shows Create own design leveraging in-house capability KRA4 Learning And Growth Team Building with internal resource team training for capability and multitasking. External collaboration on new innovative techs and knowledge development. KRA5 Gold seals • Getting the prototype sample produced • Final seal and comments to be given before the start of bulk production KRA6 Quality Control & Assurance • Analyze customer complaints and take the corrective actions • Work closely with QA/QC team to improve quality in sewing, construction, fitting, pattern and grading KRA7 Team Management • Monitor and review performance. • Train people on their functional competencies Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bengaluru Preferred Industry: Retail, Textile and Apparel, FMCG, Logistics Minimum Qualification: Postgraduate Preferred Experience: 4 to 7 Years of relevant experience Key Result Areas Enable Seamless Inventory Actuals Data Visibility Automations enabled Integrate Dataflow from SAP/Other systems. Inventory Planning Modules for better Tracking Inventory PPM Modules and Supporting Dashboards are built for reviewing deviations Enable Technology usage NLP Reports built to enhance system usage and drive easy on the go knowledge Accessibility Integrate Demand & Supply Planning System built to ensure Demand to Supply flow captured at most granular level Drive System Usage Improvement in Builds are taken, built and tested for ensuring 100% User Adoption Help reduce Manual Excel efforts Drive system available resources to make Dashboards that can be auto triggered as Alerts and Mailers Report to: Deputy General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Mumbai Work Exp- 4 to 10 years Education- MBA Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location: Hyderabad Minimum Qualification: MBA / Equivalent from Tier 1 / Tier 2 B- School Preferred Years of Experience: 3 - 6 years Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: General Manager
    Permanent
  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose This role will focus on assessing the effectiveness of our cybersecurity programs and governance frameworks, with a particular emphasis on Application Security, ISO 27001 compliance, and a strong understanding of key cybersecurity frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of both technical security measures and governance practices, enabling them to perform critical risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance our organization’s security posture. Job Context & Major Challenges Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) emerged after the consolidation of the branded apparel businesses of Aditya Birla Group, comprising ABNL's Madura Fashion division and ABNL's subsidiaries Pantaloons Fashion and Retail (PFRL) and Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (MFL), in May 2015. Post- consolidation, PFRL was renamed Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) is India’s first pure-play fashion powerhouse with an elegant bouquet of leading fashion brands and retail formats. The Company has a network of 4,190 stores across approximately 37,352 multi-brand outlets with 9,466 points of sales in department stores across India (as on 30 Jun 2024). ABFRL’s Madura Fashion & Lifestyle Brands are home to some of India’s most loved brands—Louis Philippe,Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Reebok, Forever 21, Simon Carter, and American Eagle—that cater to India’s premium consumers. With their signature styles, high quality products and differentiated in-store experience, these brands have garnered immense customer loyalty and recall. As a playground for fashion, Pantaloons offers a wide variety of styles across categories and occasions. The brand speaks to the ever-evolving millennial customer of today who is confident and expressive. Be it through the physical retail experience or online, the Pantaloons experience is exciting, friendly, and uplifting. With a vibrant, expressive, and fun-loving approach to style, the brand seeks to enable the customer to be their fashionable best. ABFRL cater to the contemporary customer who is aware of international trends. Our international business includes, ‘The Collective’ – India’s largest international multi-brand retailer, select brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hackett London, Ted Baker and Fred Perry. Van Heusen Innerwear, Athleisure and Active wear is establishing itself as India’s most innovative and fashion forward brands launched in the 2016, aiming to redefine the category codes in the mid premium segment. In addition, to cater to the needs of digitally native consumers, ABFRL is building a portfolio of Digital-first brands under its technology led ‘House of D2C Brands’ venture TMRW. The Company’s foray into the branded ethnic wear business includes brands such as Sabyasachi, ‘S&N’ by Shantnu & Nikhil, Tasva, House of Masaba, Jaypore, and Marigold Lane. The Company has strategic partnerships with Designers ‘Sabyasachi’, ‘Shantanu & Nikhil’, ‘Tarun Tahiliani’ and ‘Masaba Gupta’. Each represents a harmonious blend of traditional elegance and contemporary style, reflecting India’s rich heritage and craftsmanship. This division is committed to delivering exceptional quality and unique designs, meeting the aspirations of ethnic wear connoisseurs Job context: • In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001 standards, with hands-on experience in ISMS implementation and audits. • Familiarity with other cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance. • Experience in application security, including secure coding practices, code reviews, and penetration testing for web and mobile applications. • Strong understanding of security tools, vulnerability assessment, risk management, and threat modeling methodologies. • Knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure cloud application deployments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders. • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar are preferred Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Training & Awareness o Conduct security awareness training for internal teams on application security, data protection, and regulatory compliance. o Promote cybersecurity awareness across the organization and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure adherence to security policies. KRA2 Application Security o Work closely with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with an emphasis on application security (e.g., secure coding practices, code reviews, security testing). o Perform security reviews of applications, identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 risks. o Collaborate with the application development team to provide guidance on secure software design and implementation. o Evaluate third-party application security risks and collaborate with vendors on mitigating identified vulnerabilities. KRA3 Governance & Compliance o Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO 27001-based Information Security Management System (ISMS) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. o Coordinate and assist in ISO 27001 audits, prepare documentation, and ensure continual improvement of the ISMS. o Oversee compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, SOC 2, etc.) to align with best practices and industry standards. o Create and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation related to cybersecurity governance and compliance. o Support the creation of audit reports, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. KRA4 Cybersecurity Assessment & Risk Management o Perform cybersecurity assessments, focusing on identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in the security posture, especially in applications. o Develop and execute comprehensive security assessments, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modelling o Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and compliance with internal and external standards. o Analyze and assess risks in applications, including web, mobile, and cloud-based applications Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bangalore Minimum Qualification: MBA Preferred Experience: 4 to 7 Years of relevant experience Preferred Industry: Retail, Textile & Apparel Key Result Areas Top-Line Growth (Revenue) Own brand website / app business & enhance customer experience on B2C segment - lead marketing activations across all social and digital platforms for the same. Create and execute brand building opportunities with partners; manage brand stores on each partner portal. CRM Drive CRM /visibility / coupon driven activations across B2C and B2B partners to maximize secondary sales. Performance Marketing/SEO Drive Performance Marketing and SEO for website with agency by achieving best ROAS across campaigns activations and impression drive for all major platforms - Myntra/Amazon/FK Relationship Management with partners Increase partnerships with MP only partners (Ajio / Tata Cliq / Nykaa/Myntra/Amazon/FK) to achieve higher sales " Building of super-app and the new functionalities With the launch of new app, a lot of new features will get rolled-out. These are critical for the smooth functioning of the new app/website. Marketing - Driving traffic to the website. For smoother functioning the same person should handle all mediums of bringing traffic Cataloguing/Content To make the data rich cataloguing and content which makes SEO healthy and consumer experience exciting, A+ cataloguing is critical drive / coordinating with agency to achieve best CAT - A/B/C Catalogue Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose Regional Counsel West (i)To head the West region and to support the business in business expansion of stores inter alia due diligence, negotiations, Lease, Leave & License drafting, vetting, reviewing of the lease deeds /franchisee agreements/property maintenance agreements, etc, support the business in resolving disputes with franchisee, retail store employee, landlords, etc., relating to entire West region; and (ii)Advise business on risk mitigation and highlighting risk to the management, franchisee management and handling Litigations pan India; and (iii)To manage regional legal team consisting of Associate Regional Counsel and maintain trackers, reporting to board, auditors, working with cross functional teams. Job Context & Major Challenges The role extends to West region of ABFRL. The incumbent is supposed to have a thorough knowledge of laws of succession, transfer of property, necessary tax laws, drafting skills and in exposure to litigations for There cannot be standardised way of working as each property is unique and the due diligence of title entails identification of legal risks and risk mitigation through necessary legal clauses/arrangement. The laws/regulations whether relating to leasing, retail compliance, litigations, etc., vary from state to state that make the decision- making process complex. Managing legal regional teams to support businesses separately within the timelines that are often steep is also a challenge. The incumbent is also required to assist the business development team in negotiation of terms of lease with the landlords and during registration and also during rent negotiations discussions. Following are other challenges. (i)Resolve issues arising out of legal due diligence of properties proposed to be taken on lease (ii)To ensure uniformity in legal documentation by reportees across the region. Owing to paucity of space, pressure on time in closing the legal documentation is high. (iii)Non-registered lease deeds put the business to a high risk and will be construed as month to month tenancy in which case the landlord can evict the tenant by giving mere 15 days' notice. The Landlords, especially the Malls do not support in registration process, Further Malls want to partner in our business rather than position themselves as landlords and demand variable commissions. To get lease deeds with revenue sharing models registered is a herculean task. To drive high rate of registrations through regional counsel is also challenge. (iv)More than 50 issues arise across regions in respect of value violations. The incumbent is required to provide time bound legal support in filing police complaints, closure of cases, etc. (v)Managing litigations on daily basis, strategizing the actions plans with external counsel, coordination with internal team members to provide the right input to lawyers and get favourable reliefs from Courts, settlement of matters (if the need be) is always a challenging task which if not handled well can expose the organisation to high risk of financial liabilities and risk of loss of reputation. (vi)Building team in alignment with the vision of company and developing the team member/s for the future challenges, responsibilities and bigger roles. Key Result Areas KRA Supporting Actions KRA1 Advisory and support service to cross functional teams RBD -Review of legal risks arising out of Due diligence of properties conducted by external lawyers and recommend approval or rejection of property on the basis of highlighted risks. -Negotiation of leases, CAM documents, Renewal of leases, etc., -Involving in rent negotiations and recovery of rent. -Provide SOPs for driving higher % of Registration of leases or any leasing requirement. -Negotiation of costs with lawyers -Prosecute third party or defend ABFLR in all litigations pan India. F & Com -Advice on legal issues concerning the franchisee, landlords, etc., -Initiate or defend legal action (civil/criminal/labour/consumer). Retail HR -Resolution of cases of violation of legal and values - Filing of police complaints, advice on process for disciplinary inquiry, etc., External compliance agency -Work with external counsel on resolution of employee value violations cases -Work with lawyers on strategizing actions to be taken in litigations KRA2 Services to internal customers -Conduct training programs for creating awareness -Monthly Leasing dash board -Maintenance of data base of leases of pan India on the legal portal for access to customers (RBD, Finance, Brand Ops, etc) -Updating litigation details in the litigation portal and periodic updating the hearing dates. KRA3 Processes Automation of processes -SOPs for streamlining the leasing and litigations. -Automation of processes -Delegation of jobs and responsibilities to the team members. Delegation of jobs and responsibilities to the teams KRA4 People -Build a coherent team -Empower and enable the teams to identify legal risks and negotiate the terms of lease -Conduct skill building workshops (internal and external) -Publishing newsletters Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Skills: Knits, sourcing, PDQAT Location: Bangalore Experience: 6 to 9 years Ensure MFL brands-FG Sourcing is available on time with predefined quality and at targeted costs for conversion. Seasonal / Annual Sourcing Planning and ensuring Quality & Cost-Effective Sourcing in line with business requirements Budgeting, Monitoring & Control of Sourcing- FG Costs effective cost negotiation to ensure right product costs and GP realization Coordinate with Design & Product teams to plan requirement for all FG for woven products and in adherence to business calendar Source FG locally and globally Plan, Source, Monitor & Control delivery of FG on time in adherence to business Calendar for all categories and ensure Contingency Measures in case of a fabric delay or rejection Formulate SOP and Systems for effective and efficient Sourcing Operations. Develop and Implement Quality Assurance & Control Systems for FG Vendor Locations to ensure quality supplies and ensure practices in conjunction with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and consistency maintained Vendor Development & Relationship Management Ensure MG expectations w.r.t quality and future plans are communicated to the vendor from time to time Ensure Technical support to vendors for improving quality levels, efficiency and cost optimization Build an effective working relationship with manufacturing vendors to ensure that business objectives are met Manage Sourcing Initiatives Map FG/ fashion trends, raw material prices and relevant knowledge / domain trends in the market and note necessary interventions, actions or adaptation to be done so as to ensure sourcing functions effectiveness Identify suppliers globally and document an exhaustive vendor database with relevant information on capability and capacity To be a part of organizing mill week customized to brand product /category requirements Ensure Continuous fueling of new developments, value addition, fashion content and product improvements with respect to fabrics & FG across categories Functional & Operational support and facilitation to internal customers- Design & Product Team People Development: To ensure planned development of subordinates and ensure quality "work and environment" processes in sourcing function Monitor and review team and individual performance, Provide Feedback. Monitor and improve workflow Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 5- 7 years Education- Masters Key Result Areas:- Merchandise assortment plan for all stores -Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets -Set ARP targets for product categories -Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis -Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM -OTB calculation -Create appropriate buying plan -Creating/Buying Flash Line as per the current trends for A+ Stores Monthly Target setting for each category -Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category -Target Vs achievement -Merchandise plan report -Product performance Lk2Lk Inventory Mgmt -Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained -Dormancy within specified norms -Pullback within specified norms -Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales -Photo Sell Through Report Stock & sale plan -Product category wise dispatch plan -Planned Vs actual -Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis -Tracking allocation vs actual dispatches Market Intelligence -New launches (competition product / window / schemes) -Competition Mapping -Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) -Estimation of market, product & design trends Core Business Contribution -Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis -Identifying new designs to be added to this category Range Architecture to Product -Providing Range architecture for a specific season to product and design. With Category wise option grid with learning from past seasons and from market forecasting Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) -Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design -Dressing up one key store for the look -Roll - out across stores Report to: Assistant Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: General Manager
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    Chandigarh
  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Description Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 5 to 7 yrs Education- Bachelors in Fashion Key Result Areas:- 1. Create seasonal concepts and designs 1.Interact with Designer, Brand Designer for the inputs on the new seasonal collections and range planning. 2.Conduct seasonal market surveys to understand the competition trends and evolution of category in the market. 3.Develop concepts as per the guidelines of Brand designer and Presentation of concepts to obtain views and finalize the final range for the season. 4.Develop the seasons range presentation boards and samples with the help of sourcing and product teams and arrange to help organize the trade show. 5.Present, influence, sell at the trade shows to meet the business goals and also collect feedback on the line 2. Finalization of Samples 1.Make detailed indents for each sample with specs, artworks, colorways etc.; clearly defined 2.Handing over detailed DMH notes to sampling merchandiser 3.Approval of the final gold seals made by sampling merchandiser 3. Product/ Design Innovations 1.Develop innovative garment designs, fabrics, styling, fits etc. 2.Make PD briefs Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 5 to 7 yrs Education- Bachelors in Fashion Key Result Areas:- 1. Create seasonal concepts and designs 1.Interact with Designer, Brand Designer for the inputs on the new seasonal collections and range planning. 2.Conduct seasonal market surveys to understand the competition trends and evolution of category in the market. 3.Develop concepts as per the guidelines of Brand designer and Presentation of concepts to obtain views and finalize the final range for the season. 4.Develop the seasons range presentation boards and samples with the help of sourcing and product teams and arrange to help organize the trade show. 5.Present, influence, sell at the trade shows to meet the business goals and also collect feedback on the line 2. Finalization of Samples 1.Make detailed indents for each sample with specs, artworks, colorways etc.; clearly defined 2.Handing over detailed DMH notes to sampling merchandiser 3.Approval of the final gold seals made by sampling merchandiser 3. Product/ Design Innovations 1.Develop innovative garment designs, fabrics, styling, fits etc. 2.Make PD briefs Report to: General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Skills: Trims sourcing, PDQAT Location: Bangalore Experience: 6 to 9 years Ensure MFL brands FG Sourcing is available on time with predefined quality and at targeted costs for conversion. · Seasonal / Annual Sourcing Planning and ensuring Quality & Cost-Effective Sourcing in line with business requirements · Budgeting, Monitoring & Control of Sourcing- FG Costs effective cost negotiation to ensure right product costs and GP realization · Coordinate with Design & Product teams to plan requirement for all FG for woven products and in adherence to business calendar · Source FG locally and globally · Plan, Source, Monitor & Control delivery of FG on time in adherence to business Calendar for all categories and ensure Contingency Measures in case of a fabric delay or rejection · Formulate SOP and Systems for effective and efficient Sourcing Operations. · Develop and Implement Quality Assurance & Control Systems for FG Vendor Locations to ensure quality supplies and ensure practices in conjunction with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and consistency maintained Vendor Development & Relationship Management · Ensure MG expectations w.r.t quality and future plans are communicated to the vendor from time to time · Ensure Technical support to vendors for improving quality levels, efficiency and cost optimization · Build an effective working relationship with manufacturing vendors to ensure that business objectives are met Manage Sourcing Initiatives Map fabric & FG/ fashion trends, raw material prices and relevant knowledge / domain trends in the market and note necessary interventions, actions or adaptation to be done so as to ensure sourcing functions effectiveness · Identify suppliers globally and document an exhaustive vendor database with relevant information on capability and capacity · To be a part of organizing mill week customized to brand product /category requirements · Ensure Continuous fueling of new developments, value addition, fashion content and product improvements with respect to fabrics & FG across categories · Functional & Operational support and facilitation to internal customers- Design & Product Team People Development: To ensure planned development of subordinates and ensure quality "work and environment" processes in sourcing function · Monitor and review team and individual performance, Provide Feedback. · Monitor and improve workflow Report to: Senior Executive
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 4 to 10 yrs Education- Bachelors of Fashion Key Result Areas:- Merchandise assortment plan for all stores -Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets -Set ARP targets for product categories -Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis -Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season - EOM / BOM -OTB calculation -Create appropriate buying plan -Creating/Buying Flash Line as per the current trends for A+ Stores Monthly Target setting for each category -Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category -Target Vs achievement -Merchandise plan report -Product performance Lk2Lk Inventory Mgmt -Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained -Dormancy within specified norms -Pullback within specified norms -Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales -Photo Sell Through Report Stock & sale plan -Product category wise dispatch plan -Planned Vs actual -Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis -Tracking allocation vs actual dispatches Market Intelligence -New launches (competition product / window / schemes) -Competition Mapping -Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) -Estimation of market, product & design trends Core Business Contribution -Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis -Identifying new designs to be added to this category Range Architecture to Product -Providing Range architecture for a specific season to product and design. With Category wise option grid with learning from past seasons and from market forecasting Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) -Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design -Dressing up one key store for the look -Roll - out across stores Report to: Senior General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bengaluru Minimum Qualification: Graduate Preferred Experience: 3 to 6 Years of relevant experience Key Result Areas Data stewardship Reviewing the sales and inventory data from multiple applications reviewing any errors or exceptions and investigating and making corrections as necessary to ensure that sales and inventory logs are clean and closed on a timely basis so that this data can be passed on to other systems such as Merchandising, Inventory, and Financials. Ensuring period end reporting is completed in a timely manner. Reviewing any errors or exceptions and investigating and making corrections as necessary Identify reasons for Over Shorts and correct Identify any recurring patterns of errors or Over Shorts and raise concerns to manager Troubleshoot & Support Troubleshoot and ensure functional user's query resolution. Work closely with the users to educate end consumers to ensure data handling and processing across various applications Identify Automation opportunities for Data Governance Enable & facilitate daily report generation to aid business decision making; ensure data accuracy. Monitor all reports across all applications and ensure query resolution within the SLA People Management Develop strong working relationships with key IT and Business function. Communicate with other departments/formats efficiently and effectively. Manage and mentor support team Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location: Vijayawada Minimum Qualification: MBA / Equivalent from Tier 1 / Tier 2 B- School Preferred Years of Experience: 3 - 6 years Key Result Areas Tapping Business potential for the Region Footfall generation- Ensures execution of the footfall generation plan and monitors quality Store business plan inputs Competition Mapping- Compiles the competition information (sales, offer & merchandise) and validates between locations / markets. Builds up a picture of emerging threats / opportunities. Business development- Generate leads for Regional Manager in terms of business potential and scope for newer stores Franchisee Management Key relationship manager with the franchisee on operational aspects and ensuring compliance on standard operating procedures etc. Encouraging investment from franchisees Merchandize Management Undertakes regular store visits and recommends merchandise changes, if required, and points out the gaps Store Operations Monitor store opening timelines Monitor operations & Ensure compliance adherence wrt Cash management, Stock Management, Cost management, housekeeping, staff attendance. New Store opening- Responsible for recruitment and managing store opening checklist Standard Operating Procedures Compliance: Undertakes regular store audits and points out the gaps Rectifies and maintains store standard Understanding Consumer needs Information Collection- Ensure compliance to the procedures and a high rate of registration. Information Analysis- Understand the difference in the consumer make up between stores and utilize that knowledge to help the business customize its strategies for the stores Develop rapport with top customers (approx. 20) of every store. Team Management Recruitment- Hire Store Manager under Reginal Manager's guidance Store manager quarterly appraisal/ performance review Motivate and engage the team at the stores Sales Targets- Sets weekly targets for the stores in line with trend of the market, expectations of business from his area and store team's views Spend Budget- Compliance monitoring, set monthly spends. Training- To work with Customer Care Associates / Store Managers to improve specific skill area. Cross transplant skills across stores. Ensure compliance to the training calendar Report to: Group Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Experience- 6-9years Education- Graduate Skills-Product Development, Sales Tradeshow Management Creation of season merchandise range and capsule collections for various channels as per requirements identified. From Design to Order release complete stake holder management. Product Re-engineering Pure Product cost improvement of L2L through product re-engineering measures, clearly demonstrating the impact Infusing freshness into the line through product innovation Category performance Season range primary performance category volume growth category performance in wholesale trade Season range secondary performance Core line secondary performance Product Lifecycle Management Product grids TS Analysis Sell Through charts Market Benchmarking Quality Improvement Actions to be taken on PPMH scores for the category Analysis of cause of defects and quality issues Partner visits Vendor, Market and Factory visits Report to: Senior General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location: Bengaluru Experience: 4-7years Education: MBA Key Result Areas Top-Line Growth (Revenue) Own brand website / app business & enhance customer experience on B2C segment - lead marketing activations across all social and digital platforms for the same. Create and execute brand building opportunities with partners; manage brand stores on each partner portal CRM Drive CRM /visibility / coupon driven activations across B2C and B2B partners to maximize secondary sales. Performance Marketing/SEO Drive Performance Marketing and SEO for website with agency by achieving best ROAS across campaigns activations and impression drive for all major platforms - Myntra/Amazon/FK Relationship Management with partners Increase partnerships with MP only partners (Ajio / Tata Cliq / Nykaa/Myntra/Amazon/FK) to achieve higher sales. Building of super-app and the new functionalities With the launch of new app, a lot of new features will get rolled-out. These are critical for the smooth functioning of the new app/website Marketing - Driving traffic to the website For smoother functioning the same person should handle all mediums of bringing traffic Cataloguing/Content To make the data rich cataloguing and content which makes SEO healthy and consumer experience exciting, A+ cataloguing is critical drive / coordinating with agency to achieve best CAT - A/B/C Catalogue Report to: Senior General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Base Location: Bengaluru Minimum Qualification: Postgraduate Preferred Years of Experience: 8-12 years Key Result Areas Drive NSV for Retail Deliver budgeted CBA Revenue Impact post take off launch Like to like growth for Takeoff stores impact to be greater than 10% post launch Improvement of Sales KPI post take off Growth -customer relationship management KPIs, ABV, ABS Improvement Ensure end to end follow up for effective store launches an average 40 stores are to be launched in every FY new store opening to be given best practices ideas centrally design go to market strategies with Marketing team for every new store opening. Vs IRR for 6 months post launch Digital Take-off for Retail stores BOSS roll out Hyperlocal practices roll out -percentage of retail Quality of Integration & Customer Relationship Management create and execute customer relationship management campaigns for new store openings and take-off stores manage new stores by working closely with vendors, marketing team, Area Business Managers & Regional Business Managers Ensure sustainability of key business processes Effective MIS & Trackers weekly / monthly reviews & initiation of actions & realignment the targeted number of Takeoff stores against the budget Report to: Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Location- Bangalore Work Exp- 4 to 6 years Education- Masters Key Result Areas:- E-commerce Customer Voice Strategize and scale Feedback collection solutions for e-commerce to drive data richness while working across Business, Product and Tech for 9 brands of ABFRL Launch and expand NPS across e-commerce moments of truth as needed by the organization on Brands.com, Apps, Super App etc. Collaborate with cross functional teams to devise relevant questionnaires/probes for customer-impacting business processes and touchpoints Undertake key design decisions that are responsive to customer needs and communicate priorities to teams to sustain customer centricity Digital Execution Interact with cross disciplinary technical and non-technical teams for process and design execution roadmap Undertake enhancements/additions in mediums used for feedback collection - Email, SMS, WhatsApp, Calls, Pop-ups, Push notifications, other active and passive feedback collection mediums Manage customer, product and business details against each response to ensure data meets quality and standards that allow for successful execution Devise and monitor loop closure mechanism for e-commerce customers through internal and outsources solutions, CX/CRM vendors CX Metrics & Dashboards Own key CX metrics such as Happiness Index, %Detractors against various parameters and drive towards entitlement Drive critical org-wide OKRs which have a direct bearing on customer experience outcomes Develop and continuously upgrade CX Metrics data models on Power BI for faster and easy consumption of data on customer experience Analytics & Huddles Anchor e-commerce customer experience analytics by defining, tracking and improving key metrics Break down customer experience into relevant domains: Product, Website/App Experience, Delivery & Refund Operations, other MH X Brand KPIs to drive focused actions against identified opportunities (across business/customer domains) Identify pain points/gaps, work out solutions and recommend solution implementation for customer first abilities Benchmark against industry competitors and advise best in class customer experience to business/brand Demonstrate good understanding of business/brand objectives, align effort and get buy-in from stakeholders to propagate customer centric processes/decisions derived out of analytics Maintain effective no. of huddles and provide insights to action for the allocated brands Customer Centricity Evangelization Help expand the program penetration across organization and work with business teams to understand/solve issues through consumer analytics Knowledge sharing and capability building on understanding customer journey, journey maps and drivers of experience at large scale Drive stakeholder management and engagement, increase departmental impact at HO for Consumer Insights for brands/departments tagged to him/her to improve customer retention Ecom New Initiative MH for Super App Cart Abandonment MH (will have direct revenue impact and increase sales 2X) New medium addition for response collection for existing Ecom MH Surveys - WhatsApp (SMS response rate is very low) Ecom MH for new additions: Reebok, AS App or any new brands in FY23 Ecom MH Detractor Management Program (Converting detractor to promoter which will have direct revenue impact) Ecom MH Verbatim Analytics (the analysis will help brand team on big impact items for projects at quarterly frequency) The brand huddle frequency will get formalized quarterly (currently - the brand catch-up is adhoc and is happening for the brands that are requesting for the same) Given the same resource is managing we are undertaking only one huddle per month as the existing work-load of managing operations for refund, delivery, website, PPMH online and PPMH offline surveys are consuming band-with.Report to: Senior General Manager
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To deliver the projects in alignment with Brand Business Strategy and trade team by managing cross-functional teams to fulfill the ultimate objective of delivering the projects on time. To bring in new trends, technology and innovations to the retail space by executing best in the class retail stores within the specified budget, timeline and quality standards. To maintain the existing stores and renovating it as per the latest trend. Job Context & Major Challenges In order to sustain high customer satisfaction and engagement, stores need to be attractive as well as maintained to be so, to provide the best possible shopping experience. Aside from ensuring superior shopping experience, stores need to be in good shape, which are both energy efficient and in alignment with the latest trend. Key Challenges: 1. Implementation of new trends and technology at reduced costs in retail space. 2. Executing the stores with franchises vendors, which are new for every project without compromising the look and feel of the stores and identities. We have to educate all the different vendors for every project 3. Performing the Repair and Maintenance jobs in the night hours almost every day. partners to get their maximum support to make projects success Dealing with Local authorities to overcome local regulations Forecasting the risks pertaining to Socio-cultural issues like festivals ,strikes ,local labour holidays etc ¿and planning the project execution accordingly Educating and training the vendors to meet the expected execution timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. Statutory approvals Procurement in volatile market conditions Varying Geographical locations Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Store opening and renovation timeline WCD to HOTVM for COCO and COFO with only registered vendors Preparing work schedule and forecasting the Handover dates and anticipating the potential delay factors and planning for preventive measures for it. Regular site visits and multiple and regular communication/ coordination with different stake holders like- VM, Design team, Landlord, Franchise, RBD team, multiple vendors, Ops team, Legal team etc. Organizing project steering meetings and sharing the project reports. Completing all the documentations like site visit reports, checklists, hand over documents. Inviting estimates from vendors, vetting them and sending it to commercial team for PO creations. Site measurement and Bills certifications. Target taken for projects completion is 39 days. KRA2 Vendor Development Developing vendors as per the forecasted plan and immediate requirements. 10 new vendors as required in the region KRA3 Control cost of new and renovation stores Explore new trends and technology in infrastructure for retail space. Adopt and implement new trends and technology in retail space at reduced cost. Bring in more energy efficient solutions to retail space to reduce utility costs. 5% lesser than current Grid KRA4 Repairs & Maintenance Visiting the stores to check the RnM job and on call jobs from store. Completing the job within 9 days from the approval. KRA5 Vendor Management :Forecast accuracy on store handover to VM Projects Handover to VM Handover Time cost savings due to capex cost & saving initiatives Managing projects as per PMI/PMP way (integration of 5 process & 9 Knowledge areas), Developing and sharing Project Management Schedule (MS Project Sheet) with all stake holders to forecast the risks very early ,resource sharing and overlapping of activities to crash the project timelines Report to: Vice President
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  • ADITIYA
    ADITIYA
    Job Description: Job Purpose To deliver the projects in alignment with Brand Business Strategy and trade team by managing cross-functional teams to fulfill the ultimate objective of delivering the projects on time and budget including repair & maintenance of retail stores across all brands in Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand. Job Context & Major Challenges Key Challenges: Geographical conditions pose a challenge when stores have to be opened in remote locations. Travelling time forms a greater composition of total working hours. Executing the stores with franchises vendors, which are new for every project without compromising the look and feel of the stores and identities. We have to educate all the different vendors for every project data into logical presentation of factors which will facilitate Store Performance against budget Ensure Documentation and licenses are update for statutory compliance and audits. Key Result Areas KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters) Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters) KRA1 Store opening and renovation timeline WCD to HOTVM for COCO and COFO with only registered vendors -Preparing work schedule and regular site visits and multiple and regular communication/ coordination with different stake holders like- VM, Design team, Landlord, Franchise, RBD team, multiple vendors, Ops team. -Organizing project steering meetings and sharing the project reports. Completing all the documentations like site visit reports, checklists, hand over documents. -Inviting estimates from vendors, vetting them and sending it to commercial team for PO creations. Target taken for projects completion is 39 days. KRA2 Vendor Development -Developing vendors as per the forecasted plan and immediate requirements. -2 new vendors as required in the Area. KRA3 Quality Ensure standardized quality of work across stores. KRA4 Repair & Maintenance Ensure that repair and Maintenance is carried out effectively and in timely manner. KRA5 Timelines Schedule the completion of work for a particular project KRA6 Addressing - Snaglist Clearing all the snags within the given timelines. Report to: Group Manager
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