Senior Merchandiser - HOME Division

POSITION OBJECTIVE • The position assists the Brand Manager to plan the product and assortment strategies that meets or exceeds financial goals • Coordinate all the activities related to allocation and delivery of merchandise to all the stores in the region • Assist in pre-season financial planning, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets • Ensure balanced collection at stores, regular replenishment from warehouse and inter-store transfers Key Responsibilities • 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, in collaboration with the Brand Manager and communicate findings to the Brand