Sr. Merchandiser

As a Senior Merchandiser in our textiles team based in Erode, you will play a crucial role in managing the entire merchandising process from product concept to delivery. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our textile products not only meet market demands but also achieve our profitability goals. Your key duties will involve developing and executing merchandising strategies to boost sales and align with company objectives. This will require close collaboration with design, production, and sales teams to create product assortments that resonate with customer preferences and current market trends. Your expertise will be pivotal in conducting market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape within the textiles industry. Managing product development timelines, negotiating pricing and contracts with suppliers, and monitoring inventory levels and sales performance will be integral aspects of your role. Your ability to make data-driven decisions to optimize profitability and minimize excess stock will be crucial. Moreover, your strategic input in developing effective promotional strategies and campaigns will be highly valued. Providing leadership and guidance to junior merchandising staff, fostering a collaborative team environment, and maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers while developing new vendor partnerships will be essential to ensure operational efficiency. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems, along with your knowledge of textile materials, production processes, and quality standards, will be leveraged to drive success in this role. To be successful in this position, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Textile Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with at least 5 years of proven experience in merchandising within the textiles industry. Your demonstrated track record of developing and launching textile products that meet sales and profitability targets, coupled with your strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, will set you up for success in this role. This is a full-time position that offers benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and provident fund. The work schedule is during day shifts, with a performance bonus structure in place. If you possess leadership qualities and the ability to mentor and develop junior team members, we would be excited to have you join our team as a Senior Merchandiser.,