Planning Manager

Company Overview

Reliance Retail is a large-scale Indian retailer known for its strong profitability, broad omni-channel reach, and integrated retail formats supported by digital platforms. With an extensive store footprint and a robust supply chain, the company focuses on delivering value and quality across major consumer segments including consumer electronics, fashion and lifestyle, grocery, pharma, and connectivity. Its headquarters are in Mumbai, and it employs more than 10,001 people.

Role Overview

This Planning Manager position is based in Delhi and is a full-time mid-level role within a Reliance Retail format under RIL - CoverStory. The role is designed to strengthen operating efficiency by leading planning efforts, applying data-led thinking, and helping improve business outcomes. The selected candidate will need strong capabilities in strategic planning and project execution.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to design and carry out long-range business plans.
• Strong experience in managing projects through delivery while keeping scope and timelines under control.
• Comfort with data analysis and turning complex information into practical insights.
• Clear verbal and written communication for sharing findings and influencing stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset to identify issues early and resolve them effectively.
• Good judgment for making sound operational and strategic decisions.
• Working knowledge of planning methods that improve retail operations and processes.
• Experience analyzing plans and trends to forecast business needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and roll out policies and planning approaches that improve operational effectiveness.
• Oversee projects from idea stage through implementation, ensuring they support business goals.
• Review market and internal business data to spot patterns and growth opportunities.
• Work closely with teams across functions to keep strategic and operational priorities aligned.
• Track initiative progress and share timely status updates with senior leadership.
• Support strong internal communication so planning direction is understood consistently.
• Identify blockers and handle challenges early to reduce disruption.
• Guide and support junior planning team members in their professional growth.

Additional Information

No stipend or salary details were provided in the source. No specific opening count, eligibility criteria, start date, or application deadline was mentioned.