Role :

We are looking for a Category Merchandiser to manage day-to-day coordination between Category Heads, Vendors, Stores, the Warehouse, and the Shoot/Online team, ensuring the right inventory and product information are available in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities / KRA :

- Monitor store and warehouse inventory and identify stock requirements.
- Coordinate with stores for replenishment, transfers and stock availability.
- Daily follow-up with vendors on POs, production, dispatches and deliveries.
- Prepare, generate and release POs and track them till closure.
- Maintain MIS and category reports for stock, POs, inventory, ageing and pending orders.
- Coordinate with the Category Head on shoot planning and shoot requirements for both Online and Offline.
- Maintain and update shoot details, including styles/products going for shoot, shoot status, availability and pending requirements.
- Ensure products required for website/online shoots and offline/catalogue requirements are available and coordinated on time.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure product details,



SKU information and shoot data are accurately captured and updated.
- Highlight stock gaps, delays and critical issues to the Category Head.

Key Performance Indicators / KPI :

- Inventory availability & accuracy
- Right stock at the right store
- PO creation, release & closure within timelines
- Vendor delivery adherence
- Store replenishment & stock movement
- Shoot readiness and timely completion
- Accuracy and completeness of online/offline shoot details
- MIS accuracy and timely reporting
- Reduction of stock gaps / ageing inventory

Candidate Profile :

- Minimum 1–1.5 years of experience in retail merchandising, fashion or designer brands.
- Solid Excel and MIS skills.
- Good computer skills and comfortable working on Chrome / Google Workspace.
- Strong follow-up, coordination and communication skills.
- Good numerical and analytical ability.
- Should be organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.

📌 Category Merchandiser (Mumbai)
🏢 KALKI
📍 Mumbai