21 Aug
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Weekday AI
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Bengaluru
21 Aug
Weekday AI
Bengaluru
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Bangalore
JobType: full-time
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented
Merchandising professional
to manage and drive end-to-end merchandising activities across product categories. The ideal candidate will play a key role in planning, executing, and optimizing merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility, sales performance, and customer engagement. This role requires a strong understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, inventory planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute effective merchandising strategies aligned with business goals, brand positioning, and customer demand.
Manage product assortment planning, category management, and product lifecycle from concept to end-of-season review.
Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market trends to make informed merchandising decisions and optimize product performance.
Collaborate closely with buying, design, sourcing, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure timely product availability and accurate assortment planning.
Drive visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation across physical stores, online platforms, or both.
Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal inventory turnover while minimizing overstock and stock-outs.
Support pricing strategies, promotions, markdown planning, and sell-through optimization.
Conduct regular market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and merchandising opportunities.
Ensure accurate product information, categorization, and placement across all sales channels.
Prepare detailed merchandising reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards for internal stakeholders.
Continuously identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2–10 years of proven experience in
merchandising
, retail planning, or category management.
Strong understanding of merchandising principles, product assortment planning, and inventory management.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, forecasts, and market insights.
Hands-on experience with merchandising tools, ERP systems, or retail planning software is preferred.
Solid coordination and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance creativity with commercial decision-making.
Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple categories or projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or e-commerce merchandising.
Exposure to omni-channel merchandising strategies.
Understanding of consumer behavior, trend forecasting, and demand planning.
📌 Merchandising Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru