Merchandiser - Retail

- Assist in merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise mix, historical trends and future outlook projected by the brand.

- Analyze store profile based on reports, including weeks of stock, merchandise sales blend, inventory by store grade.

- Ensure effective in-season management (stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, stock vs. sale performance).

- Plan merchandise mix for each store and complete initial product allocation to stores and reserve management based on pre-distribution.

- Finalize seasonal assortment plan and size run book in collaboration with Sr. Merchandiser.

- Monitor the product line, pricing and developments of competitor brands.

- Ensure the ageing standards are followed and the stock turns are maintained as per the company policy.

- Manage margin negotiations, orders, stock distribution and product selection.

- Monitor and analyze both, the best sellers and slow sellers and take appropriate actions.

- Keep a track of actual sales vs sales forecasts, inventory checks, forth coming events and address the replenishment needs of the stores on day-to-day basis.

- Perform regular store visits and competition analysis communicate findings to the respective stake holders.