Merchandise Manager – Retail & Online Business (Footwear)

Job Title: Merchandise Manager – Retail & Online Business (Footwear)

Location: Coimbatore

Job Purpose:

Footwear

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Assortment Planning

• Develop seasonal and annual assortment plans for

  Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ footwear categories

  .
• Analyze sales trends, consumer preferences, and market movements to ensure the right product mix for both

  offline and online

  platforms.
• Plan exclusive collections and launches suitable for each channel.

2. Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and manufacturing partners for footwear categories.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms to achieve cost efficiency.
• Ensure timely deliveries, quality adherence, and long-term vendor relationships.

3. Inventory Management & Allocation

• Plan and monitor stock levels across stores, warehouses, and online fulfillment centers.
• Optimize inventory flow to reduce slow movers and stock-outs.
• Coordinate with SCM and warehouse teams for timely replenishment and stock transfers.

4. Pricing & Margins

• Define pricing structures and discount strategies for each category and channel.
• Track landed costs, margins, and profitability per SKU.
• Coordinate with finance for margin monitoring and profitability reports.

5. Visual Merchandising & Display

• Collaborate with the VM team to ensure effective product presentation and seasonal display execution.
• Align online product presentation and content with brand aesthetics and campaign themes.

6. Category Profitability & Business Analysis

• Monitor category performance through sales, margins, and sell-through analysis.
• Recommend promotions, markdowns, and assortment changes based on performance insights.
• Drive profitability targets across both retail and e-commerce channels.

7. Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with

  SCM, BOH, Store Operations, E-commerce, and Finance

  teams for smooth business operations.
• Align with the

  marketing team

  for product launches and promotional campaigns.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of

  footwear retail & e-commerce operations

• Expertise in

  merchandise planning, vendor management, and pricing strategy

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision making
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of retail software, ERP, and inventory management tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduate / Postgraduate in

  Business, Retail Management, or Fashion Merchandising

• 5–8 years of experience

  in merchandising or category management in

  footwear or fashion retail (retail & online)