Retail Merchandiser-Leading Luxury Retail Company-Mumbai

Role & responsibilities

As a Merchandiser for the brand portfolio, you will be responsible for ensuring the right product is available at the right place, time, quantity, and price. You will support brand performance and retail sales through effective inventory planning, product assortment, replenishment strategies, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in luxury or premium merchandise planning, an eye for detail, and a deep understanding of luxury consumer behavior.

Key Responsibilities:

Merchandising & Assortment Planning

• Develop and manage product assortments across stores based on brand positioning, store profile, customer demographics and sales potential.
• Analyse sales performance and identify bestsellers, slow movers and opportunities for assortment optimisation.
• Work closely with brand partners to plan replenishment and product allocations.
• Ensure the right depth and breadth of inventory across different retail locations.

Inventory Management

• Analyse weekly and monthly sales by brand, collection, SKU, store and price segment.
• Track sales, sell-through, stock cover, ASP, inventory ageing and productivity.
• Identify trends and translate data into actionable merchandising recommendations.
• Work closely with the retail and business development teams to support sales targets.
• Provide insights on customer preferences and emerging product opportunities.
• Coordinate product information, price lists, launches, marketing calendars and merchandising requirements to stores and accounts.
• Prepare sales and performance presentations for brand reviews and business meetings.
• Support new brand onboarding from an assortment and product-planning perspective. Work closely with store teams to understand customer demand and product gaps.
• Ensure merchandising guidelines and brand standards are maintained. Support new store openings with assortment planning, initial stock selection and product allocation.

Requirements:

Preferred experience in merchandising or planning within luxury fashion, accessories, or watch segments.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience working with international brands or distributors is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field.