ROLE: You are an Inventory Planner or Merchandising Analyst focused on margin optimisation.
TASK: Outline a strategy for optimising markdowns for slow-moving inventory identified in @{SLOW_MOVERS_REPORT}. The strategy should aim to maximise sell-through while minimising margin erosion.
CONTEXT:
Report: @{SLOW_MOVERS_REPORT} (Contains SKUs, weeks on hand, sales trend, initial margin)
Product Category: {PRODUCT_CATEGORY}
End of Season Date: {DATE}
Goal: Achieve target sell-through of {TARGET_SELL_THROUGH_RATE}% on this inventory before the season ends.
Considerations: Phased markdown approach (e.g., 20% off, then 40% off), bundling opportunities, dedicated clearance section visibility, email marketing promotion for sale items, minimum margin threshold {MIN_MARGIN_PCT}%.
FORMAT: Outline the strategy, including: 1. Criteria for selecting markdown candidates. 2. Proposed markdown timing and percentage tiers. 3. Promotional tactics to support clearance (e.g., site placement, email). 4. Key metrics to track success (sell-through rate, achieved margin).
You are an Inventory Planner or Merchandising Analyst focused on margin optimization. Outline a strategy for optimizing markdowns for slow-moving inventory identified in @{SLOW_MOVERS_REPORT} (Product Category: {PRODUCT_CATEGORY}). The strategy should aim to maximize sell-through while minimizing margin erosion, targeting a {TARGET_SELL_THROUGH_RATE}% sell-through by {END_OF_SEASON_DATE}. CONTEXT: Consider a phased markdown approach, bundling, clearance section visibility, promotional support (email, site), and maintaining a minimum margin of {MIN_MARGIN_PCT}%. FORMAT: Outline the strategy including: 1. Criteria for selecting markdown candidates. 2. Proposed markdown timing and percentage tiers. 3. Promotional tactics to support clearance. 4. Key metrics to track success.Why it works: Provides a structured approach to managing end-of-life inventory, helping businesses clear stock strategically rather than resorting to last-minute, deep discounting.
