Merchandiser

1.Purpose of the Role

To ensure that our chain of 100+ stores are consistently stocked with the right products at the right time, preventing stockouts and overstocking. This role helps maintain product availability, optimize sales, and enhance the customer shopping experience by keeping inventory levels aligned with demand.

2.Activities Performed by the Role

Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels and ensure assortment availability

Analyzing sales data to understand which SKUs are performing well and which ones aren't, and modify replenishment strategies accordingly to maximize sales

Order Management:

a.Demand Forecasting for Own Branded products

b.Monthly / Fortnightly ordering cycle for Direct to Store Orders

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

a.Work closely withstore ops for resolution of discrepancies/ customer requirements/ stock acceptance etc.

b.Coordinate with Vendors to ensure timely delivery of POs and resolve any issues related to orders (MOQs/ Lead time/ Fill rate)

Maintain and drive Make In India Mix for your sections and ensure adherence to Margin targets as per Target

Ensure Newness / Freshness is deployed on time; quick turnaround on replenishment basis product performance

3.Key Performance Indicators & Outcomes:

Deliver Budgeted NSV & GM%

Effective Inventory Management ,Make in India Mix and Vendor Management

Ensuring Freshness availability as per set %age

Inventory covers to be in advance

Assortment availability

Order Creation and Stakeholder Management - Internal and External

4.Organization

Merchandiser would be part of the Buying & Merchandising Team

The team comprises of Buying & Planning Head, Category leads, 4 category planners & 4 merchandisers