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I'm Priya Solanki. I'm a results-driven retail merchandising and data analytics professional with extensive experience across Luxury, High Street, and Supermarkets. I excel at forecasting, inventory management, and turning data into revenue growth, leveraging tools like Power BI and advanced Excel to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions. Certified in Microsoft Power BI, I lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and help organizations optimize stock, profitability, and performance across channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy developing colleagues, and am passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.…I'm Priya Solanki. I'm a results-driven retail merchandising and data analytics professional with extensive experience across Luxury, High Street, and Supermarkets. I excel at forecasting, inventory management, and turning data into revenue growth, leveraging tools like Power BI and advanced Excel to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions. Certified in Microsoft Power BI, I lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and help organizations optimize stock, profitability, and performance across channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy developing colleagues, and am passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

Priya Solanki

Merchandiser, Data Analyst, Project Manager, +5

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I'm Priya Solanki. I'm a results-driven retail merchandising and data analytics professional with extensive experience across Luxury, High Street, and Supermarkets. I excel at forecasting, inventory management, and turning data into revenue growth, leveraging tools like Power BI and advanced Excel to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions. Certified in Microsoft Power BI, I lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and help organizations optimize stock, profitability, and performance across channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy developing colleagues, and am passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.…I'm Priya Solanki. I'm a results-driven retail merchandising and data analytics professional with extensive experience across Luxury, High Street, and Supermarkets. I excel at forecasting, inventory management, and turning data into revenue growth, leveraging tools like Power BI and advanced Excel to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions. Certified in Microsoft Power BI, I lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and help organizations optimize stock, profitability, and performance across channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy developing colleagues, and am passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

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I’m Priya Solanki. I’m a results-driven retail merchandising and data analytics professional with extensive experience across Luxury, High Street, and Supermarkets. I excel at forecasting, inventory management, and turning data into revenue growth, leveraging tools like Power BI and advanced Excel to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions.

Certified in Microsoft Power BI, I lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and help organizations optimize stock, profitability, and performance across channels. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy developing colleagues, and am passionate about turning complex data into clear, actionable plans.

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Work Experience

Merchandise Planning Manager - Menswear (EMEA Full Price DTC) at Ralph Lauren

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Led strategic planning for the Menswear department across Apparel, FW & Accessories, collaborating with Buying teams to deliver a commercial category assortment strategy that drove 12% YoY departmental growth. Directed seasonal Open-to-Buy (OTB) and financial planning, exceeding sales targets and increasing profit by 12% YoY. Forecasted and tracked weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales; proactively managed inventory processes and allocations to optimize stock levels and meet cross-channel KPIs; improved stock availability and reduced overstock. Oversaw weekly trade meetings, delivering insights and action plans; led cross-functional collaboration and process improvements; developed and led a high-performing team.

Merchandise Planning Manager - EMEA Full Price DTC at Ralph Lauren

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Led strategic planning for the Menswear department across Apparel, FW & Accs; collaborated with Buying teams to deliver a commercial category assortment strategy that drove 12% YoY departmental growth; directed seasonal category Open-to-Buy (OTB) and financial planning, exceeding sales targets and optimizing product assortments to increase profit by 12% YoY; forecasted and tracked weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales; managed inventory, allocations, and stock risk/opportunities to meet cross-channel KPIs; oversaw weekly trade meetings and ensured timely delivery of weekly trade packs; collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communications and processes; developed and led a high-performing team; contributed to Enterprise Planning (WSSI) and system enhancements.

Merchandise Planner - Ralph Lauren EMEA Outlets at Ralph Lauren

June 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021

Partnered with the Buying team to design strategic plans, consistently delivering YoY sales and profit growth across product categories; managed seasonal OTB and financial planning for Menswear; ensured financial targets and KPIs were achieved; oversaw inventory processes with allocation teams to optimize stock levels; led training initiatives and upskilled team members; contributed to the SAP launch across Europe and received an award for project participation.

Associate Planner at Ralph Lauren

October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015

Created profitable and commercially viable product ranges; achieved 15% YoY sales growth and 18% profitability growth for Womenswear; performed in-depth data analysis to identify business trends and trading improvements; mentored junior team members; participated in rollout of new systems including markdown visibility and promotional planning tools.

Assistant Merchandiser at Ralph Lauren

December 1, 2010 - October 1, 2012

Assisted in OTB and range planning for the FY13 collection; provided forecasting and analysis for key product categories; presented data-driven insights to senior leadership; contributed to projects aimed at improving markdown visibility and promotional planning processes.

Assistant Merchandiser at TU Clothing (Sainsbury’s)

May 1, 2006 - September 1, 2010

Assisted in merchandising and planning tasks to support ranges and seasonal targets.

Merchandiser Admin Assistant at BHS Ltd

January 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006

Provided merchandising administration support, forecasting, and data analysis to assist planning teams.