Ramankumar Dusa

Assistant Manager - Merchandising & Planning @Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

Mumbai, IN

Category Planning | Merchandising for Kids Apparel* Developed and executed seasonal merchandise financial plans and assortment strategies across Kidswear category, aligning with fashion trends and sales targets.* Analyzed historical sales, trend forecasts, and market insights to curate product assortments that resonated with customer preferences and seasonal demand.* Partnered closely with design, buying, and sourcing teams to ensure on-brand product selection, optimal price points, and timely market launches.* Created demand forecasts and managed OTB budgets, achieving a balanced inventory mix and reducing markdowns.* Planned and optimized inventory levels across all Pantaloon stores, ensuring size and style availability aligned with regional preferences and buying behaviors.* Led weekly and monthly trade meetings, presenting performance insights, sell-through rates and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.* Utilized tools Symphony, SAP and Excel based cube for proper inventory management and replenishment process* Conducted end-of-season hindsight analysis to evaluate buying accuracy, customer response, and margin performance, informing future collection strategies.

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Information Technology