Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute merchandising strategies for the SIS business in line with seasonal and business objectives.

- Plan store-wise assortment, allocation, replenishment, and stock balancing across SIS locations.

- Analyze sales, inventory, sell-through, and stock cover to optimize inventory productivity.

- Monitor category performance and recommend actions to maximize sales and gross margins.

- Ensure timely launch of seasonal collections and promotional merchandise across all SIS stores.

- Work closely with Buying and Planning teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.

- Coordinate with Retail Operations and VM teams to ensure effective product presentation and availability.

- Build solid relationships with partner retailers to improve merchandising execution and business performance.

- Monitor ageing inventory and drive liquidation plans to minimize stock obsolescence.

- Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports, business reviews, and performance dashboards.

- Track key merchandising KPIs and recommend corrective actions to improve business performance.

- Support new SIS store openings by planning initial assortment and inventory deployment.





- Identify market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to support merchandising decisions.

- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to ensure timely stock movement and replenishment.

- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance merchandising efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills

- Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management

- Shop-in-Shop (SIS) Merchandising

- Assortment Planning & Allocation

- Replenishment & Stock Management

- Sales & Inventory Analysis

- Retail Analytics & MIS Reporting

- Demand Forecasting

- Category Management

- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Retail Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

- 12–15 years of experience in Merchandising within Fashion, Apparel, or Lifestyle Retail.

- Proven experience managing Shop-in-Shop (SIS), Large Format Stores (LFS), or Multi-Brand Outlet (MBO) businesses.

- Strong understanding of merchandise planning, inventory management, and retail operations.

📌 Merchandise Manager (Noida)
🏢 KAZO Brands
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