Case Study: Automated Planning & OTB Tool for Fashion Brand
Client: Fashion Retail Brand (Confidential)
Project Type: Merchandise Planning & OTB Automation
Tools Used: SQL, Excel (Advanced), VBA / Power Query Services: Demand Planning, Inventory Tracking, Sales Forecasting, OTB Automation
Sector: Apparel, Fashion Retail
About the Client
fast-growing fashion brand dealing in clothing across multiple dimensions — styles, sizes, genders, age groups, and product types — looking to optimize their merchandise planning and inventory decision-making.
The Challenge
Tracking OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning for multiple SKUs across styles, sizes, gender and product types was being done in an unorganized way
Disjointed systems for forecasting, sales tracking and inventory monitoring
Difficulty in comparing projected vs actual sales, resulting in planning gaps
Our Solution
Designed a centralized, automated OTB planning tool
Included dynamic inputs for style, size, gender, age, and clothing type
Embedded forecasting logic to compare projected vs actual sales
Created linked inventory and sales dashboards for clear visibility
Enabled dynamic category-level planning and scenario simulations
Implementation Highlights
Simplified complex planning into an intuitive tool for category managers
Automated OTB calculations and variance reports
Built custom reporting views for buyers and planners
Reduced manual effort and improved planning accuracy across seasons
Demonstrated Expertise
Merchandise planning logic and automation
Delivered real business value through integrated planning and performance tracking
Combined forecasting, sales and inventory data into one cohesive system
Adapted tool design to fashion industry nuances
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