Assistant Manager - Merchandising
ugaoo · Pune · onsite · Posted 21d ago
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About this role
At Ugaoo, we re not just selling plants - we re crafting immersive retail experiences that bring nature closer to people. With 20+ COCO across Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Nashik Bangalore and many more on the way-we are redefining how customers engage with plants.
Every Ugaoo store is thoughtfully designed to be more than just a retail space. It s a green oasis where customers can explore lush displays, discover premium plants, stylish pots, and essential plant care products, and receive expert guidance from our team. Whether they re seasoned plant lovers or first-time buyers, we make their journey effortless, educational, and inspiring.
As we expand our physical footprint, our product assortment and in-store experience become the heartbeat of our brand. Thats where you come in.
We re looking for a sharp, data-savvy and detail-obsessed Merchandiser to help us ensure the right products are at the right place, at the right time. You ll be responsible for translating consumer insights into product planning strategies, ensuring high availability without overstocking, and maximizing the freshness and relevance of our in-store assortment.
Responsibilities:
Inventory Assortment Planning
Ensure optimal product availability across all stores, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory
Monitor sales velocity and product performance to refine replenishment cycles Build and execute product lifecycle plans to maintain a balance between newness and bestsellers
Demand Forecasting Order Management
Plan monthly/fortnightly ordering cycles based on sales trends, store performance, and seasonality
Forecast demand for own-branded products and align with production and supply chain teams
Raise timely and accurate POs; track delivery adherence with store warehouse team Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with store operations to troubleshoot product availability, stock discrepancies, and customer requirements
Coordinate with the supply chain team to manage MOQs, lead times, and fill rates efficiently Ensure margin targets are met by aligning procurement with pricing and promotions strategy
Product Freshness Visual Appeal
Ensure freshness targets are met with regular SKU rotations and fast replenishments
What Success Looks Like
Delivering Budgeted NSV GM%
Inventory cover maintained in advance and as per plan
Healthy stock turn ratio across stores
Strong fill rates and order fulfilment metrics
Category-wise assortment availability and freshness index
Seamless vendor and stakeholder coordination
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising, preferably in consumer or lifestyle categories Strong analytical skills-comfortable interpreting large data sets to drive decisions Experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and assortment planning Collaborative and proactive mindset to work with operations, sourcing, and store teams A knack for balancing data with intuition-understanding what customers want before they do
Who We re Looking For
We re looking for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you re driven, eager to learn, and excited about taking ownership of your work, Ugaoo is the place for you.
Join us, and help shape the future of gardening and grow with us, because Plants Grow People.
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Skills
Demand Forecastinganalytical thinkingRetail MerchandisingProduct PlanningAssistant Manager MerchandisingSupply ChainInventory ManagementOrder ManagementProcurementStore Operations
About Ugaoo
ugaoo
Agriculture
25
employees
2015
11 years old
Pune, Maharashtra
IN
₹4.8L PA avg
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About
Painting - The Town Green With Ugaoo: At Ugaoo, our aim is to reintroduce you to the joy of growing your own patch of green. A space to breathe clean and live healthily – both mind and body, a green space that is your refuge. The dream is to make the world greener, one home at a time and together, we can change the landscape of the planet. We believe, even if we cannot do all the good the planet deserves, it deserves all the good we can do.
Every Plant has a Story: Ugaoo is not a seedling setting new roots, but rather a more contemporary branch of a 130-year old mighty tree by the name of Namdeo Umaji Agritech Pvt. Ltd. An ISO 9001-2000 certified company that has been a friend of our Indian farmers and fellow plant lovers for generations. So rest assured, this is our side of the court and its greener, literally.
We are a young, energetic, and passionate team of 200. Our team has horti-cultural experts, logistical masterminds, design superstars, management superheroes, and the best worker bees who ensure that everything moves ahead at the right pace.
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