Merchandiser (Category Planner)

Job Description – Merchandiser (Category Planner) Footwear Brand

Location – Bangalore (On-Site)

CTC - 8-10 LPA

Preferably from FDDI or Footwear Background/NIFT

We're excited to meet talented Women candidates for this position.

About Us:

Monrow is a PETA award-winning best footwear and bag brand. Led by ex-Versace

leadership, and with senior team members from Anita Dongre and Myntra, we are based

in Bangalore and have a strong DTC business with a loyal customer base. We're scaling

rapidly and on a mission to transform into a data sciences-driven creative company.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Merchandiser who combines strong analytical skills with deep product knowledge and consumer

insight. This role is pivotal in ensuring the right product mix, inventory planning, and trend alignment across D2C,

e-commerce marketplaces, and retail channels. The ideal candidate will drive decisions that balance creativity,

commercial viability, and consumer demand

Key Responsibilities

1. Merchandising Strategy & Mix

• Plan and execute seasonal merchandising strategies across channels.

• Define category mix, price points, and SKU depth based on consumer patterns and sales data.

• Ensure assortments are trend-right, commercially viable, and aligned with brand identity.

2. Inventory Planning & Buying

• Forecast demand and plan inventory levels to optimize sell-through.

• Collaborate with sourcing and buying teams to ensure timely procurement.

• Monitor stock movement, replenishment cycles, and aging inventory

3. Consumer & Market Insights

• Analyse consumer behaviour, sales trends, and competitor activity.

• Translate insights into actionable merchandising decisions.

• Identify emerging trends and recommend product opportunities.4. Product Knowledge & Decision Making

• Maintain strong understanding of footwear categories, materials, and design trends.

• Partner with design and marketing teams to ensure product storytelling aligns with merchandising intent.

• Make data-driven decisions to maximize revenue and minimize markdowns.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with design, sourcing, e-commerce, and retail teams.

• Align merchandising plans with marketing campaigns, promotions, and launches.

• Support visual merchandising and product presentation across online and o]line channels.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field.

• 3–4 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in footwear or fashion retail.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and merchandising tools.

• Knowledge of consumer trends, pricing logic, and inventory management.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing D2C footwear brand with strong presence in marketplaces and retail.

• Opportunity to shape product assortments and influence consumer experience.

• Collaborative, creative, and data-driven work environment.

How to apply:

Kindly email your answers along with you resume: [Confidential Information]

In the email subject line mention your name, the role applied, CTC, ECTC & notice period

1 - Can you share an example of how you planned and executed an inventory buying strategy that balanced consumer demand with stock efficiency

2 - Describe a time when you made a data-driven merchandising decision that improved sell-through or reduced markdowns.

3 - What factors do you consider when selecting footwear styles for a seasonal assortment to ensure both trend relevance and commercial viability

4 - What factors do you consider when selecting footwear styles for a seasonal assortment to ensure both trend relevance and commercial viability