Position ASSISTANT MANAGER / MANAGER - Merchandising, Large Format Store

Job Location LFS - Corporate

Level L5/L6

Reporting to Manager - Merchandising, LFS

1. Scope of the role

Merchandise management of some brands for LARGE FORMAT STORE channel. Automation in LFS channel.

2. Job Profile - 

- Drive primary billing and ensure optimum merchandise mix

- Conducting weekly / monthly analysis to correct stock mix

- Interface with sales team, chain teams and brand teams to implement range plan optimisations

- Implement new product introductions, new collection introductions to ensure freshness of merchandise

- Interface with sales team, chain teams, VM and commercial teams for new store expansion

- Monitor, analyze and publish performance metrics

- Build good relationship with chain buyers for smooth conduct of business

- Understand market requirement by competition analysis, regional/citywise variations, buyer / sales team interaction as well as market visits.

- Undertaking returns of slow moving stock to minimize VAT and refurbishment losses

- Undertake periodic range plan updations, scheme / promotion / EOSS merchandise planning activities

- Develop a deep understanding of brands, collections, categories to effect range plan changes / feedback to brand teams

- Driving automation in LFS channel

3. Key Deliverables

- Achieve targeted stock mix

- Achieve targeted primary sale nos

- Stock cover as per brand - store category targets

- Ensure timely and consistent returns of slow moving, defective stock

- Enable smooth and flawless opening of new stores

- Enable increased growth and marketshare for individual brands due to optimum stock mix and planning.

- Time and effort reduction achieved due to automation.

4. The right person - Graduate/PG with 5 - 6 years experience

- Should possess excellent analytical and communication skills

- Should possess high level of energy, pay attention to detail and willing to work long hours

- Should have IT skills for driving automation in LFS.

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