Senior Merchandiser

About the Role:

Senior Merchandiser – Beauty

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assortment Planning

• Develop and curate the right product mix across formats, shades, and price points customized for each retail channel.
• Analyze sales data and customer insights to identify trends and optimize assortments for maximum sell-through.
• Work closely with global and regional teams to align assortments with brand strategy and local market relevance.

2. New Launch Execution

• Drive timely launch execution, ensuring stock availability, visual readiness, and marketing alignment.
• Monitor the performance of new products post-launch, and recommend strategic actions for improvement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure effective communication of new introductions.

3. Inventory Management

• Track stock levels, sell-throughs, and replenishment cycles to maintain healthy inventory across channels.
• Minimize stockouts and excess inventory by implementing proactive planning and liquidation strategies.
• Review and analyze SKU performance regularly to optimize the product lifecycle.

4. Promotion & Pricing Support

• Partner with marketing to conceptualize and execute promotional offers, bundles, and seasonal campaigns.
• Evaluate promotional effectiveness and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Support in pricing decisions to ensure competitiveness while maintaining profitability.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with planning, supply chain, marketing, and retail teams to ensure smooth execution of merchandising plans.
• Facilitate clear communication across departments for operational alignment and timely rollouts.
• Provide regular business updates, performance reviews, and actionable insights to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 3 – 6 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within the

  Beauty or Cosmetics industry

  .
• Strong understanding of the

  beauty category

  , including product trends, consumer behavior, and operational challenges.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and retail analytics tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.
• Eye for detail, with a passion for the beauty industry and customer experience.