Deputy Director - Planning

Who are we

Myntra is India's leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we've always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We're bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

Position Overview

The Deputy Director – Planning is responsible for managing inventory planning, supporting business growth, and leading a high-performing team. This role requires close collaboration with Category, Business Finance, and Central Demand Management (CDM) teams to drive key merchandising and strategic decisions that directly influence the category P&L. The ideal candidate will manage critical stakeholder communication, oversee financial and assortment planning, and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to optimize business processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Merchandise & Assortment Planning: Develop and execute the Merchandise Financial Plan (MFP) and Assortment Plan to drive critical buying decisions.
• Opend-to-Buy (OTB) Management: Over see Open-to-Buy and detailed sales planning for the category.
• Monthly Alignment: Lead the monthly planning process to continuously realign sales and intake plans with business goals.

Business Optimization & Execution

• Assortment Health Monitoring: Monitor assortment health across key matrices and implement necessary corrections to maximize customer conversions.
• P&L and Strategy Impact: Drive strategic initiatives for the category that influence the overall P&L.
• Cross-Functional Projects: Lead strategic projects within cross-functional teams to improve and streamline core business processes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and manage a team of 3–4 members.
• Stakeholder Communication: Manage high-level communication and build alignment with critical business stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in category planning within an online or offline retail business.
• Education: MBA or NIFT graduate from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 business school.
• Leadership History: Proven experience managing a team of 3–4 members.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Analytical Excellence: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with sharp attention to detail and a strict ability to make data-backed decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work with, influence, and align cross-functional teams toward a common organizational goal.
• Autonomy & Agility: Self-directed focus with a proven ability to prioritize tasks within an ambiguous environment, executing high-quality output with limited oversight.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.