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Job Title: Category Manager Fashion (Apparel) Industry: Fashion / Retail / Apparel About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Category Manager Fashion (Apparel) who will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing the product lifecycle, and driving revenue growth for the apparel category. This role requires deep market understanding, strong vendor management skills, and a keen eye for fashion trends and consumer preferences. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement growth strategies for the apparel category to drive sales, profitability, and customer engagement Identify market trends, consumer needs, and competitor activities to make informed category decisions Plan and manage the seasonal calendar, inventory flow, assortment mix, and product lifecycle Collaborate with design, merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure timely product launches and availability Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers for sourcing and negotiation Monitor category performance through key metrics (GMV, sell-through, stock turn, margins) and take corrective actions where needed Analyze customer behavior and feedback to improve assortment and optimize product mix Plan and execute category promotions and campaigns in collaboration with marketing and digital teams Ensure efficient pricing, discounting, and positioning strategies aligned with brand identity Stay updated with the latest fashion trends, fabric innovations, and customer buying pattern If you are interested, pls share your resume at garima@delighthr.com with below details: Current CTC Expected CTC Location Notice Period Best Regards, Garima Joshi Delight HR Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore 8169846514

About us: Target is one of the most loved consumer retail brands in the world. At Target, we are constantly improving and innovating our digital shopping experience. Target Plus is one such strategic business initiative offering meaningful guest experiences by bringing high demand brands, on -trend selection to Target.com. We are a one-of-a-kind marketplace, carefully curated and built keeping in mind guests' current and changing needs, along with tapping into futuristic market trends. As a category planner for Target+, you will be responsible for creating effective financial and category growth plans by developing accurate forecasts and actionable strategies in partnership with category management. You will oversee financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for your category, acting as the liaison between category management and FP&A. This role enables you to influence key strategy decisions and support divisional objectives through category expertise and cross-functional partnerships. A significant portion of your responsibilities will involve interpreting financials for the category, conducting "what if" analysis, and providing recommendations, including risk mitigation strategies Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. Key Responsibilities: Business Plan- Strategy & Alignment Analyzing past years performance to understand trends and derive insights Annual financial planBuilding blocks (Market trends, LRP goals, traffic, ASP, order growth) including template design & framework Developing Annual Plans that deliver Long Range Plan / Multi-Year Strategy Plan growth goals for the pyramid Tracking plan and identifying gaps and suggest growth levers Define financial Guardrails for assortment at the category level (Sales, Margins, SKU count goals, etc.) Partner with category on key seller level planning and budgeting Build Financial Plans & Risk Management Build granular financial plans to maximize category profitability (Pyramid, Division & Partner level) Lead pre-forecast & forecast routines with insights & devise risk mitigation plan Build promotion demand forecast & work with partner teams (product, promotions, operations) on opportunity sizing & feed into forecasting Planning and forecasting Tools and Templates incl partner planning framework Cross-functional collaboration Extensive work with global teams on aligning templates, opportunity sizing and growth numbers Partner with cross-functional teams on assessing their impact on business Presenting to senior leadership during business reviews Weekly business recapping on financials with RCA for missing plan with recovery plans VP profit monitoring & improvements Collaborate on assortment planning and channel optimization strategies About youJoin us if you are Minimum 5-6 years of experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, financial planning. Preferably managing an ecommerce business Sales Forecasting - Proficiency in predicting future sales volumes based on historical data, market trends, marketing campaigns, seasonal fluctuations, and competitor analysis. Market Trend Analysis - Understanding of e-commerce industry trends, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies to incorporate into financial forecasts. Scenario Planning Ability to create multiple financial forecasts based on different market conditions (best-case, worst-case, most likely). Budgeting and Forecasting Tools: Familiarity with specialized financial planning software and tools. Self- starter with high ownership Flexible, resilient and comfortable working in grey areas that are constantly changing. A wizard with numbers- Can convert data into insights and comfortable working on business modeling Can do story telling with numbers and able to read trends

Roles and Responsibilities Develop merchandise plans based on market trends, customer needs, and product offerings. Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products and promotions.

. . Mindful Souls B. V. : In FY23-24, VGL acquired Mindful Souls B. V. , a Netherlands-based e-commerce company specializing in subscription-based online sales of fashion jewelry, gemstones, and lifestyle products. This acquisition is expected to leverage VGLs sourcing and manufacturing strengths while enhancing digital business capabilities. . Environmental and Social Responsibility: VGL is committed to sustainable business practices and renewable energy initiatives. The companys SEZ unit in India received the Excellence Award for IGBC Performance Challenge 2021 for Green Built Environment, reflecting its dedication to environmental sustainability. VGLs Your Purchase Feeds. . . initiative has provided 87 million meals to school children in India, the US, and the UK. The company encourages employees to donate at least two hours each month to charitable causes, tracked through its performance system. VGL is also a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified organization. Shop LC Overview: Shop LC Germany Overview: Be the Value Leader in Electronic Retailing of Jewelry and Lifestyle Products. To deliver one million meals per day to children in need by FY40 through our one-for-one meal program: your purchase feeds. . . Our Core Values: Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Product description specialist to support our inventory title creation process and TV planning teams. This role involves creating accurate and compelling product titles, updating TV planners with brainstorm text, IVR text and collaborating across departments to gather relevant product information. The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Excel and MS Office and possess strong communication and data entry skills. Key Responsibilities: Create clear, concise product titles for inventory systems in alignment with given guidelines for Web and TV. Input and update brainstorm text into the TV planner tool to support upcoming programming. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e. g. , merchandising, planning, ERP, Buyers) to obtain accurate product details and ensure consistency. Maintain up-to-date product title records and assist with inventory content accuracy. Ensure all content entered is free from errors, grammatically correct, and adheres to internal naming conventions. Support ad hoc administrative and planning tasks as required. Qualifications & Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail. Basic written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders. Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Prior experience in a content, coordination, or administrative support role is a plus. Location: Sitapura, Jaipur 2, 50, 000-3, 00, 000 Yearly 0-1 Years Graduation and post graduation in related fields Thank You for Subscribing! Thank You for Applying! You have already applied in this position!!

The Buying & Planning role is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory planning process to ensure optimal stock levels, maximize profitability, and align with sales targets. This role involves supplier negotiations, demand forecasting, inventory management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive business growth. Key Responsibilities: Buying & Procurement: Identify and source products that align with the companys merchandising strategy and customer demand. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules. Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences to make informed buying decisions. Manage purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement and stock availability. Merchandise Planning & Inventory Management: Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans based on sales forecasts and business objectives. Monitor inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and reduce markdowns. Coordinate with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure efficient stock movement and replenishment. Utilize data analytics to identify slow-moving and fast- selling products, adjusting procurement plans accordingly. Sales & Performance Analysis: Analyse sales performance, profitability, and key merchandising metrics to make data-driven decisions. Identify underperforming categories and recommend action plans for improvement. Work closely with marketing and store teams to align promotions and product launches with sales strategies. Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with vendors, designers, and product development teams to curate product assortments. Coordinate with retail operations to ensure smooth execution of merchandising plans in stores or online. Partner with finance to manage budgets, pricing strategies, and margin optimization. Key Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and forecasting skills for demand planning and sales projections. Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities. Proficiency in inventory management and merchandise planning tools. Understanding of retail buying cycles, trends, and pricing strategies. Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP, or other inventory management software.

Merchandiser - Knit _ Menswear, Sec-62, Noida, Garment Company/textile group 2-10yrs exp in Knit Garments Merchandising - Menswear 2-5yrs, salary ; 25-35k pm 5-10yrs, salary ; 60-70k pm good exposure of Merchandiser - Knit- Menswear

Retail Merchandiser (PAN India Ops) for a Garment MNC (Kundli, Sonipat) Qualification: Graduation mandatory Exp: Min 3 yrs Salary: Up to 40K Send CV on WhatsApp Mr. Bansal - 8295842337 Required Candidate profile Skills: Assortment Planning Stock Mgmt & Sales Analysis Store Performance & SOP Reports Demand & Season Planning Warehouse Coordination

Job Description- Retail Planning (Assistant Manager Planning) The role of Assistant Manager EBO Retail Planning is to drive data-led planning for Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), enabling optimized sales, inventory health, and store performance. The individual will collaborate with merchandising, sales, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure the right stock, at the right place, at the right time. Key Responsibilities: Sales Planning & Forecasting: Prepare monthly and seasonal plans based on past performance, market trends, and growth targets. Analyze store-wise and category-wise performance to derive insights for planning. Inventory Management: Ensure healthy stock turns and minimize ageing inventory across the EBO network. Monitor stock availability and manage inter-store transfers as needed. Allocation & Replenishment: Plan and execute new season allocations and replenishment strategies to maximize sell-through. Collaborate with warehouse and logistics to track fulfilment and dispatch timelines. Reporting & MIS: Publish weekly dashboards on key KPIs: Sell-through, WOS, ROS, Stock Cover, and Ageing. Prepare ad-hoc business reports for retail and merchandising leadership. Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with the Retail Ops and VM teams to ensure planning aligns with promotions, events, and store-specific opportunities. Support business reviews by providing accurate data and insights.

Job role: The Lead Planner plays a critical role in the Planning & Merchandising function, responsible for driving sales, margin, and inventory performance across key categories. This role requires strong analytical skills, strategic foresight, and leadership capability to guide the planning team and collaborate with buying, supply chain, and commercial teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and lead the seasonal planning process for assigned categories, including sales forecasts, stock planning, markdown strategy, and OTB management. Partner with buying teams to align on assortment planning, category strategy, and product lifecycle management. Monitor and analyze performance to ensure KPIs such as sales, sell-through, stock turns, and margins are achieved. Lead weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reviews with key stakeholders. Proactively manage inventory levels, recommending actions for slow movers or bestsellers (e.g., rebuys, markdowns, transfers). Drive continuous improvement through analytics, reporting enhancements, and process development. Mentor and coach junior planners/allocators, fostering a culture of ownership and commercial thinking. Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Key Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in merchandise planning, ideally within retail, fashion, or baby/children’s products. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with proficiency in Excel and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar). Demonstrated experience managing Open to Buy and leading planning cycles. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities: * Communicating with supplier, buyer and internal teams. * Develop merchandise plans, execute buying strategies. * Production Follow up *Addressing and resolving issues related to production, quality, or delivery

Product Development& Follow ups Strong Marketing skills Vendor development, Order management, T&A/ critical path follow ups Buying house experience essential; exposure to US Market Required Candidate profile Good command over English, well versed in XL/ PPT charts, knowledge of Knits and woven, Qualification in apparel Merchandising / Production mgt from a reputed institute

Who We Are: Saks Global is a combination of world-class luxury retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH, as well as a portfolio of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments. Saks Global is deeply committed to helping luxury consumers discover the most sought-after established and emerging brands from around the world. Powered by data-driven technology and centered on the customer, Saks Global is on a mission to redefine the luxury shopping experience through highly personalized service, with greater opportunities for product discovery across all channels. Role Summary: Reports to Manager, Buying Operations. Works closely with Merchandising Planning, Buying teams in North America and other teams as necessary. Key Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills Sense of urgency, flexibility, and ability to multi-task are desired traits Detail oriented with good organizational and clerical skills Able to work independently with little supervision The successful candidate must be a proactive self-starter with a dynamic and resilient nature able to work and lead in a fast-paced. He/she will possess average communication and interpersonal skills in order to engage with stakeholders across the business and provide critical input to business teams This individual will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines and routine problem solving with a willingness to learn Role Description: Process purchase orders (POs) accurately and timely using relevant tools. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies. Prioritize orders based on urgency, business needs, and service level agreements (SLAs). Maintain internal trackers and databases to monitor order statuses, delivery schedules, and costs. Support the onboarding of new vendors by collecting required documents and setting up records. Assist in generating reports on buying activity, order accuracy, and vendor compliance. Ensure adherence to SLAs and flag any delays or exceptions to relevant stakeholders. Work with Buying Offices, Planners and Vendors Creation and documentation of best practices Liaison between US Buying offices, vendors and Leadership team Maintain workflow dashboard and reporting of business metrics Other specific tasks and special projects assigned. Provide regular reports on order status, vendor performance, and operational metrics. Your Life and Career at Saks: Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental). Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager- Digital Marketing to join our brand Chelsea Seamless based at Gurgaon. If you’re passionate about driving digital marketing strategic and have experience in building brand awareness. Required Candidate profile Candidate Must Have Experience in-Digital MarketinAwareness & Building D2C website Marketing Content Marketing Content marketing Candidate from someone with a digital marketing-focused background.

Any degree - At least 1 or 2 yrs in merchandising field should know xl ,word etc. Handled retail customer meets is added advantage. Basics of costing .Able to speak English in order to communicate with international clients.

Merchandiser(export head) 5-10 ONLY Garment merchandising Mandatory Location- Thane Diploma(Merchandiser)

JOB DESCRIPTION Name of Company: Sharco Enterprises Position: Experienced Merchant for export house of Home furnishing made ups Experience: 7+ years Location: Noida Job type: Full time Job description Looking for an experienced Merchant for our export house of home furnishing made ups. Candidates with working experience from the home textile/home furnishing sector (items like throws, cushions, runners etc.) will be preferred: Roles/responsibilities include: • Sending samples, subsequent follow ups and obtaining the approval • Prepare and send PPTs, photo quotations as and when required • T&A preparation and timely updation • Conducting PPM / Inspection etc. • Timely coordination and getting approval from buyer/buying agencies in connection with TOP samples, labelling, packaging etc. • Ensuring the timely availability of packaging materials and necessary coordination if required. • Coordination with various in-house departments like store/production/documentation teams in connection with the timely execution of PO. • Keep a track record of all merchandising activities and updating the same as and when required. Educational qualification: B. Des or relevant Bachelor's degree

Principal Accountability Responsible to handle customer orders from purchase order receipt to Shipments. Managing the day to day communications with the customers and their representatives. Responsible to prepare the order acknowledgment form, sale order & other development requests. Following with the Planning Manager on their respective orders status. To prepare Samples, Lab Dips release, submission and follow ups with customers for approval. Responsible for all testing & inspection arrangements. To maintain all files and other documents for the respective customers. Preparation of Monthly meeting papers. Responsible to maintain coordinal relationship with the Inspectors, Buying offices, customers etc for the smooth execution of orders. Responsible for the Shipment Booking submission to the Logistics team. Maintaining a Time and Action plan (TNA) for every order for an effective follow up. Responsible for the timely execution of the orders. Principal Authority Authorized for all decision making regarding smooth execution of the respective customer orders.

Roles & responsibilities : Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, and production teams to ensure order clarity and on-time delivery. Coordinate with the sampling and production departments to follow up on order status. Communicate with fabric, trim, and printing vendors for timely sourcing and approvals. Support the senior merchandiser in daily operations, client updates, and internal reporting. Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and assist in resolving issues promptly. Maintain accurate documentation including tech packs, order sheets, and approval records. Handle customer queries professionally and ensure excellent service. Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by supporting product planning and trend research. Assist in quality checks and shipment coordination as needed

Role & responsibilities Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends Devise long-term development strategies for leading the supply function Foster trust relationships with internal and external teams to achieve better pricing and quality of services Make forecasts for monthly demand to ensure the availability of pricing and inventory Handle the catalogue for his respective category and work with various internal as well as external teams ensuring quick closure NPIs, Catalog issues, corrections Have a close look at other competitors channels (app/website etc.) and see to it that Mall is at par with respect to information provided, Pricing, Availability NPI closures of new brands as per SOPs and TaT. Brand onboarding on new platforms with the right margin, return policies, and dispute policies Inventory and discount management Daily assigned activities/Followups Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles Preferred candidate profile Proven 1-2 years of experience as category executive/growth executive or similar role Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods Proficient in MS Office & MS Excel An analytical mind with a strategic ability Excellent communication and people skills Be extremely thorough with an eye for detail - a must-have Be persistent in coordinating with stakeholders to drive outcomes - a must-have Eager to both learn and grow Can act independently Perks and benefits PF & Insurance

Dear Candidates, Greetings from Yellow Box HR Services Pvt Ltd! We are hiring actively for our reknowned Ecommerce client in Bangalore. Job description: What you will do: Customer understanding Be the voice of the customer internally Understand needs - even those that the customers themselves may not realize Stay on top of changing trends and strategic prioritiesthrough in-depth data analysisto predict customer behavior Pricing Develop the right pricing policy - identify opportunities for giving customers value through intelligent and limited discounting Use discounting to drive portfolio mix and achieve strategic goals Merchandising Develop and execute plans to showcase the right products Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities Own the customer experience in the category - make navigation, discovery easier. Save the customer time Identify the parameters customers use to make decisions and ensure catalog richness Marketing Work with marketing to identify the best RoI initiatives to build awareness and encourage trial across channels SEM, SEO, TV Commercials, etc. Understand SEM, SEO and E-mail marketing identify the right keywords, reduce SEM costs while increasing conversions of website visits to orders Promotions Create promotions to drive revenue, margins, etc. Own both creation and execution of promotions calendar including special occasions(Diwali, Valentines day, etc.) Work with buying and inventory planning teams to reduce inventory where needed Preferred candidate profile: You should have: Educational background Graduation, MBA, 2022-2024 year is preferred Desire and ability to think like the customer Ability to translate strategies into execution plans and take them to completion Highly analytical Willing to take calculated risks to grow the category Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills Strong understanding of technology and business Must be willing to learn Ability to connect with people across teams & levels Strong bias for Action - Client works at a very rapid pace Why work with the client ? Client promises to maximize what you care about the most. Youll get an opportunity to leave a mark and create your own legacy, youll have freedom to experiment, learn and grow, youll get to work with the best in our inclusive teams and experience our culture of care to ensure that you can focus on doing your best work. Every employee is a Maximiser - Curious, Audacious, Entrepreneurial, Purpose-Driven, Excited By Big Challenges, A Team Player and Inclusive. If this is who you are, then the client is the place where you can thrive. We understand that your own aspirations and journeys are unique. So you choose what you want to maximize, and the client provides you the platform for it. Because when you maximize, the client maximize. Interested candidate can share their resume on- sreyashi@ybconsultants.com or whatsapp on- 89020 95131. Regards, Sreyashi Das Recruitment Executive Cell: 8902095131 Email: sreyashi@ybconsultants.com Yellow Box HR Services Pvt Ltd.

Job title : Junior Buyer Womenswear Categories : Tops, Bottomwear, Coords, T-shirts Reports to: Lead - Buying Location: Gurgaon, India Preferred Candidates: E-commerce only About STYLI STYLI is an e-commerce brand founded in 2019 by Landmark Group, emerging as one of the largest fashion and beauty platforms in the GCC and India. With a strong focus on trendy, affordable fashion and beauty products, STYLI brings over 40,000 styles to men, women, kids, and beauty enthusiasts, offering them the latest global trends delivered directly to their doorsteps. Our vision is to be the most aspirational value fast fashion and lifestyle destination, delivering seamless service excellence. We aim to create personalized experiences, engaging customers across all touchpoints, and continually expanding our curated selection to meet their evolving need states. STYLI has quickly become a dominant force in the e-commerce fashion space across the GCC - Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait and in India. What youll do: We are looking for someone who has a flair for fashion and possesses a strong sense of creativity and does not hesitate to take risks when interpreting and predicting fashion trends. Understand the target fashion market to source, develop and select products which will appeal to the customer. Execute a merchandise assortment plan that supports the financial, merchandising and marketing objectives set by senior management. Constantly achieve target hit rates for new launches and drive share of rebuy portfolio. Drive sales, conversion, margin, inventory turn and other web KPIs including sell through. Participate in open-to-buy meetings with planning and provide feedback. Work with planner to arrive on seasonal spend by product category. Has good knowledge of global fashion and trends and maintains this by constantly researching this as part of everyday life. Takes accountability for delivering a customer focused and design-led product range, achieved through effective market research, comp shops and inspirational trips. Correctly identifies new trends and new products relevant to the customer base. Works to continuously better the fashion product offering and ensure newness. Suggests timings for product launches and work on ideas for product promotion. Feeds information into marketing teams of channel partners. Work with channels to customize India buying plan as per channel requirements. Works with the in-house sourcing teams, using vendors design resources where possible, to create fashion credible clothing ranges. Comfort working with fast-fashion model with low order quantities and fast replenishments. Works with garment tech to ensure fit and quality adheres to international standards. Negotiates costings with suppliers while working together with the in-house sourcing teams. Manages product lead times and monitor the critical path to ensures products are delivered on time Ensures the final range delivered is both balanced and appropriate for the time of year. Helps to interpret reports and to predict future sales. Trades product together with the Planner. Manages repeat buys and cancellations with in-house sourcing teams Interprets feedback from customers and reacts to any changes in customer demand Regularly audits the available product catalogue across channels, to ensure it is both well-represented and accurately described. Review product customer ratings across channels and take corrective action. Manages the order raising process and ensures all buying documents are maintained. Train, develop, and mentor the Assistant Buyer What youll need? Background within a WW private label buying role. 3-6 years of work experience in retail e-commerce strongly preferred. Excellent Product Knowledge. Brand building experience Must have strong negotiation skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to make quick decisions. Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, start-up experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt them for different audiences. vendors, internal partners, stakeholders and leadership. Comfort and ability to work with cross-cultural teams across time-zones.

Job Description 1. To assist in Buying in order to create season look for different regions and store sizes. 2. All factors that ensure timely delivery of merchandise from supply chain to warehouse resources to the showrooms play an important role. 3. Timely action on in-season trends to give incremental sales. To assist in Creation of merchandise grid & brief for the season. Role & responsibilities Key Result Areas Assist in Merchandise assortment plan for all stores Create appropriate buying plan for assigned category as per Sales targets Set ARP targets for product categories Create Option plan and conduct depth analysis Formulate Stock to Sale plan for a season EOM / BOM OTB calculation Create appropriate buying plan Provide inputs for Monthly Target setting in each category Breaking up of Monthly targets into product category Target Vs achievement Merchandise plan report Product performance Lk2Lk Tracking Inventory Management Process Ensure Ideal stock cover for each product category is maintained Dormancy within specified norms Pullback within specified norms Sell thru reports on Excel for Week1, week2 sales Photo Sell Through report Being a custodian in formulating the Stock & sale plan Product category wise dispatch plan Planned Vs actual Allocation plan for each store as per dispatch plan and size wise analysis Tracking allocation vs. actual dispatches Market Intelligence New launches (competition product / window / schemes) Competition Mapping Training (Merchandise, Product & VM related) Track the Core Business Contribution Monitoring to enhance the category contribution % of total business of LTL basis Identifying new designs to be added to this category Help in creation of Retail Design Brief Designing a retail brief to design option grid & learning of past season Integrated Go To Market (IGTM) Planning for a successful IGTM story along with VM and design Dressing up one key store for the look Roll – out across stores Integration with space planning Working in close co-ordination with retail planner to closely monitor returns from space allocated Preferred candidate profile Education: Graduation and above Exp : 2-5 yrs

Role & responsibilities Demand & Inventory Planning: Develop and implement demand forecasting models based on historical data, market trends, and seasonal variations. Collaborate with business, marketing, and finance teams to create an inventory plan across COCO & FOFO outlets, distribution, e-commerce, q-commerce partners, and the e-commerce portal. Monitor and adjust forecasts to ensure optimal inventory levels and respond to market changes. Distribution & Supply Chain Management: Develop and implement a robust distribution model aligned with revenue and margin targets, historical sales data, and space utilization. Monitor fill rates across inventory touchpoints and optimize logistics operations for cost-effective and timely deliveries. Work with inventory planning & purchase teams to develop procurement strategies, ensuring timely product availability while minimizing costs. Production & Process Optimization: Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning to meet demand forecasts and customer orders. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and implement lean manufacturing principles. Identify opportunities for process automation and technology adoption to enhance efficiency. Team Leadership & Strategic Initiatives: Lead a team of six members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Set clear goals, KPIs, and performance benchmarks, ensuring continuous assessment and improvements. Recruit, mentor, and develop team members through training and professional development programs. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance planning capabilities and support business growth objectives. Preferred candidate profile Educational Background: Bachelor's degree from NIFT / Pearl or equivalent institute. Experience: 8+ years of experience in inventory planning, distribution, or supply chain management, with at least 5+ years in a team lead role. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in distribution planning, and hands-on experience with inventory management systems. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. Passion for pets and an understanding of the pet lifestyle industry is a plus!

-Planning and developing merchandising strategies. -Analyzing sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs. -Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices.-

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Merchandiser to oversee and coordinate all aspects of production from fabric sourcing to final dispatch. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a hands-on approach to ensuring timely production and seamless vendor coordination Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end fabric order follow-ups (grey to finished) Coordinate with mills, printers, dyeing units, and vendors Prepare and monitor Time & Action (TNA) calendars Troubleshoot production delays and resolve bottlenecks Ensure quality checks and maintain documentation Support dispatch planning and ensure on-time deliveries Liaise with teams in Delhi & Surat for seamless workflow Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of experience in production merchandising Proficient in Excel and production planning tools Deadline-oriented with clear communication skills Strong understanding of fabric processing and supply chain Capable of managing multiple orders, suppliers, and timelines Preferred Background: Graduate in Textile/Fashion/Apparel Merchandising Experience with garment factories, export houses, or textile mills