Pankaj N.

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Store Operation Planner

Canada9+ years experience$7,500/mo

Notable Highlight

Reduced aged inventory from 15% to 5% and cut working capital by M while managing a M+ omnichannel portfolio across 80+ suppliers and 5 countries.

Experience Summary

8+ years across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and omnichannel planning. Currently Store Operation Planner at SC. Previous roles include Purchase Planner II at MS (M portfolio) and Regional Commercial Planner at DC (M business, 7 stores). **Industries:** Sportswear/footwear (Skechers, Decathlon), Outdoor gear (MS), E-commerce (Amazon/Shopify), Apparel & accessories

Key Achievements

- Reduced aged inventory from ~15% to ~5% at MS through proactive SKU recovery actions - Reduced working capital by M while maintaining 95%+ service levels across 3,000+ SKUs - Improved sell-through by 18% and reduced stock-outs by 24% at DC - Forecast accuracy improved to 94%+ - Reduced stock holding days from 160 to 85 at DI

Skills

• - NetSuite (daily use) and Power BI (dashboard building) - Advanced Excel, SAP ECC/S4 HANA, Netstock, SQL - OTB management, S&OP, demand forecasting, replenishment planning - Cross-functional leadership across Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Procurement

Work Experience

Store Operation Planner

SC · Canada · Jan 2026 – Present

Support store-level inventory flow, replenishment, and inventory balancing across a multi-store retail network during seasonal launches and promotional periods.
Build weekly inventory trackers analyzing sell-through, WOS, stock depth, and SKU productivity to support faster inventory decisions.
Improved inventory visibility and reduce localized stock pressure through proactive inventory reallocation and replenishment monitoring, contributing to a 15% improvement in fill rate and 12% increase in service levels.
Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Store Operations teams to support inventory readiness and execution consistency.

Purchase Planner II

MS · Canada · Jan 2025 – Oct 2025

Managed inventory planning and replenishment activities across a M+ omnichannel portfolio spanning retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels across 5 countries and 4 distribution centers.
Executed 60+ purchase orders weekly across 80+ suppliers while balancing inventory investment, lead times, replenishment priorities, and service level targets.
Led a weekly aging inventory review process using Excel dashboards and NetSuite reporting, reducing aged inventory exposure from ~15% to ~5% through earlier identification of declining SKUs and inventory recovery actions.
Established min/max thresholds, safety stock, reorder points, and EOQ planning parameters across 3,000+ SKUs, reducing working capital by M while maintaining 95%+ service levels.
Used NetSuite daily for inventory management, purchase order creation, item master governance, pricing updates, stock availability monitoring, saved searches, and replenishment planning.
Supported monthly S&OP reviews with Finance Director, VP Sales, Supply Chain Director, Procurement, and vendor partners to align forecast risks, inventory priorities, and supply constraints.

Regional Commercial Planner

DC · Canada · Feb 2023 – Dec 2024

Managed inventory planning and commercial execution across a M retail business supporting 7 stores and omnichannel operations.
Led weekly trading and inventory review meetings analyzing sell-through, WOS, stock depth, inventory aging, and replenishment performance to support in-season inventory actions.
Improved sell-through by 18% by refining store-level inventory depth, replenishment timing, and assortment allocation based on regional demand patterns.
Reduced stock-outs by 24% through improved replenishment cadence, inventory visibility, and proactive SKU-level inventory monitoring.
Supported seasonal launches and promotional events by aligning inventory flow, replenishment priorities, and store readiness with forecasted demand.
Improved e-commerce fulfillment performance by 15% by supporting inventory coordination between stores and digital operations, including Ship-from-Store execution.
Built weekly business review dashboards tracking inventory productivity, sales trends, promotional performance, and forecast risks used by Planning and Merchandising teams.

Buyer

BP · Canada · Sept 2022 – Feb 2023

Managed purchasing, inventory planning, and replenishment activities across a portfolio of 4,000+ SKUs and 100+ suppliers.
Supported inventory optimization and buy planning decisions aligned with forecasted demand, supplier lead times, and inventory targets.
Reduced excess inventory by 20% through SKU rationalization, disciplined replenishment planning, and improved inventory visibility.
Coordinated replenishment planning between warehouse operations and Amazon FBA channels to improve stock availability and inventory flow.
Built KPI and inventory tracking reports to monitor stock aging, supplier performance, inventory health, and fulfillment performance.
Partnered with internal stakeholders to support purchasing decisions, product onboarding, and inventory productivity initiatives.

Category Manager

DSI · Jan 2019 – Feb 2022

Managed end-to-end retail planning, inventory investment, and commercial performance across footwear, backpacks, and apparel categories supporting 100+ stores nationally.
Built seasonal assortment and buy plans across 750+ SKUs based on demand forecasts, pricing strategy, and inventory targets.
Reduced stock holding days from 160 to 85 through improved forecasting discipline, replenishment planning, and inventory productivity management.
Reduced excess inventory from 12% to 3% through markdown optimization, SKU rationalization, and proactive inventory recovery planning.
Improved category margins by 25% through pricing optimization, inventory planning improvements, and vendor negotiation strategies.
Led weekly business reviews tracking forecast accuracy, sell-through, WOS, margin performance, and inventory health to support commercial decision-making.
Managed OTB planning and inventory risk analysis for a ~M portfolio while balancing growth opportunities with inventory productivity targets.
Worked with import and local vendor networks across Europe, South Asia, and North America to align supply planning with seasonal demand and launch timelines.

Demand Planner

DSI · Feb 2017 – Dec 2018

Forecasted and replenished demand across multiple sports equipment and apparel categories in a fast-paced retail environment.
Achieved 95% in-stock levels through improved forecasting methodologies, supplier collaboration, and replenishment planning.
Built seasonality indices and demand models to improve inventory availability and reduce overstock risk.
Supported promotional planning activities and maintained 98% in-stock availability on key promotional products.
Conducted forecast corrections and inventory reviews to align supply planning with changing customer demand patterns.
Supported long-term planning cycles aligned with S&OP and inventory performance targets.