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 current 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.
Robust understanding of merchandise planning, inventory management, and retail operations.

📌 Merchandise Manager Noida (India)
🏢 KAZO Brands
📍 India