Position Purpose and Summary A detail-oriented and analytical professional with expertise in Merchandising MIS, Pricing Validation, and Discount Management. Skilled in preparing comprehensive reports, dashboards, and presentations to support strategic decision-making for inventory, category performance, and pricing accuracy. Adept at managing discount structures, validating SKU-level pricing, and ensuring data integrity across systems.

Demonstrates robust ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Category, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Proven track record in delivering ad-hoc analytical solutions and supporting leadership with actionable insights.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- MIS – Reports and Presentations for Inventory & Category Functions
- Prepare and maintain inventory reports including stock levels, aging, and movement trends.
- Align inventory budgets with category and store requirements; track adherence to planned budgets.
- Generate weekly store alignment reports to ensure stock availability and replenishment accuracy.
- Create Sales Reports comparing Plan vs Actual performance at category, store, and SKU levels.
- Develop and present Gross Margin reports for management review, highlighting variances and trends.
- Design dashboards and presentations for leadership meetings and category reviews.
- Discount Masters Report and Exception Reporting




- Maintain and update Discount Master files on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
- Track and monitor discount budgets utilized across the business for future reference and analysis.
- Identify and report exceptions (e.g., unauthorized discounts, deviations from policy) to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide insights on discount effectiveness and impact on margins.
- Pricing Validations at SKU Level & Master Implementations
- Validate pricing at SKU level to ensure accuracy across systems and stores.
- Review pricing consistency within the same category; highlight mismatches to the Category Team for correction.
- Support implementation of pricing masters.
- Ensure timely updates of price changes and promotional pricing in all relevant platforms.
- Ad-hoc Reporting and Functional Presentation Needs
- Respond to ad-hoc data requests from merchandising team.
- Prepare functional presentations for reviews, strategy meetings, and cross-functional discussions.
- Provide quick turnaround on urgent analytical requirements during seasonal or promotional periods
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Category Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to ensure alignment on pricing, inventory, and discount strategies.
- Coordinate with IT/ERP teams for system updates and data integrity.
- Support Marketing for promotional planning and pricing communication.

📌 Manager - Pricing & Analytics (Maharashtra)
🏢 Aditya Birla Group
📍 Maharashtra