Head, Retail Merchandising

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 12+ to work closely with the category and channel teams on assortment planning for each touch point.
• Optimize space/fixture utilization across each touch point in the network, to maximize productivity, conversion, and sales.
• Drive forecasting & inventory planning for each sales touch point in the network, across categories.
• Create hyperlocal assortments to ensure that each touch point has an optimal product mix to cater to the TG.
• Drive regular allocation/replenishment of stores basis sales & consumption trends.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize the ARS system.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team, ensuring the assortment is displayed according to the planogram.
• Monitor and drive merchandise health across touchpoints and channels
• Lead growth initiatives/projects to drive incremental business and conversion.
  

Requirements:

• Category management experience/ consumer tech experience/ high growth consumer focussed companies’ experience is a plus
• 10+ years of Total Experience, experience with business decision driving through data analytics is key
  

Competencies for Success:

• Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills
• Strong Consumer Centricity to pick the Pulse of the Market / Fashion Trends
• Ability to Cope with Pressure and Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Strong Collaborative and Interpersonal