FMCG MERCHANDISERLocation: Panchkula, Haryana

Industry: FMCG / Retail

Experience: 3–8 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced FMCG Merchandiser responsible for category planning, assortment, product selection, vendor coordination, pricing, stock availability, and sales & margin improvement across FMCG categories.

- Key ResponsibilitiesManage FMCG product categories from product selection to store availability.
- Conduct SKU analysis, assortment planning and SKU rationalization.
- Analyze sales, stock, margins, ageing and inventory turnover.
- Prepare category-wise buying and replenishment plans based on sales trends.
- Coordinate with vendors for product availability, pricing, schemes, promotions and delivery.
- Negotiate with suppliers on cost, margins, payment terms, MOQ and commercial conditions.
- Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, excess and ageing inventory and take corrective actions.
- Maintain optimum stock levels across stores/DC.
- Coordinate with purchase, supply chain, warehouse and store teams.
- Track competitor pricing, product launches, market trends and consumer demand.
- Develop and maintain MIS reports, sales reports, stock reports and category performance dashboards.
- Monitor Gross Margin, Sell-through %, Stock Turnover, GMROI and inventory days.
- Support promotional planning, offers,



schemes and seasonal merchandise planning.
- Ensure correct product master data, pricing and SKU information.
- Identify opportunities for new products, private labels and category expansion.
- Review vendor performance and ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
- Conduct regular review of category performance with management.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Sales Growth %
- Gross Margin %
- Stock Turnover
- Sell-through %
- Inventory Days
- GMROI
- SKU Productivity
- Slow & Non-Moving Stock %
- Stock Availability / Fill Rate
- Purchase Price Variance
- Vendor Performance
- Category Profitability
- Candidate ProfileGraduate/MBA in Retail Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field preferred.
- 3–8 years of relevant experience in FMCG Buying, Merchandising or Category Management.
- Strong knowledge of FMCG categories and retail operations.
- Experience with modern retail / supermarket / hypermarket preferred.
- Solid Excel and MIS skills.
- Good analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work with vendors, stores, warehouse and internal stakeholders.
- Candidates from DMart, Reliance Retail, Vishal Mega Mart, Spencer's, More, Big Bazaar/Future Group, Walmart or similar retail organizations will be preferred.

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