Merchandising Services Specialist

Merchandising Services Specialist

Department: Global Merchandising Operations | Location: Bangalore

Reports to: Merchandising Services Lead | Direct Reports: 0

We're Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic and active footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT'S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE

As a Merchandising Services Specialist, you will play a crucial role in powering better, faster merchandising decisions. Your work goes far beyond data entry — you'll help bring clarity and insight to our pricing and assortment strategies by ensuring data integrity and by supporting consumer and competitor research.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO

Data Accuracy & System Stewardship

• Maintain high-quality product and pricing data within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring it is complete, consistent, and aligned to timelines.
• Conduct regular audits and validations to uphold data integrity across merchandising platforms.
• Partner with systems teams (e.g., IT, ERP) to resolve issues, support testing cycles, and enhance tools with relevant inputs.

Analytical Support

• Assist in compiling consumer and competitor data to support pricing and assortment decisions.
• Contribute to post-mortem analysis by assembling and structuring relevant data points for evaluation.
• Prepare and maintain key merchandising reports related to product lifecycle, pricing trends, and seasonal performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with EMEA Merchandisers to understand commercial priorities and data needs.
• Coordinate with planning, supply chain, and analytics functions to ensure seamless and accurate data flow.
• Support documentation of data-related processes, standards, and reporting guidelines

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE

• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or merchandising systems and tools.
• Strong proficiency in Excel or BI platforms for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and ownership of data quality.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Curious and analytical, with an eagerness to understand how data drives commercial outcomes.
• Proactive and collaborative, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Passionate about enabling better decisions through clean, meaningful data.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always

looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.