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