Merchandiser - IT - India

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Location: India
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Alshaya IT is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and integrating major third party solutions.  The rate of growth across divisions and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust, scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global benchmark standards. 

(This role is open to Indian Nationals only)

Role Profile:

• A Merchandiser is responsible for translating the brand’s plans into profitable results in utilizing current sales and trends information to execute daily operational, trading and merchandising activities.
• Deputise Senior Merchandisers as required, on all trading and merchandising related tasks, meetings and forums.

Below are the responsibilities of a Merchandiser but not limited to:

• Providing analysis, insights and recommendations on daily merchandising activities to the Senior Merchandisers and Merchandising Managers on areas that they are responsible for based on define AOR.
• Execute product analysis and providing feedback and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Execute forecasting of orders quantities based on stock and sales information.
• Recommend and execute retail pricing, promotion and markdown strategy.
• Responsible to oversee and manage the activities executed by Assistant Merchandisers.
• Review and discuss allocation data performed by Assistant Merchandisers.
• Maintain accurate stock record to purchase what is necessary for later resale.
• Monitor the shipping of merchandise to stores.
• Keep up-to-date on latest marketing trends and industry trends.
• Perform analysis and execute channel clustering and size scaling processes (including selecting time slices, exclude product stores, execute CC and SS runs and re-assign stores).
• Monitor and review terminal stock and develop action items to mitigate and cascade it to Assistant Merchandisers.
• Review execution of reclassification activities performed by Assistant Merchandisers in the system: Preparation of reclassification (M), approval of reclassification (SM).
• Provide analytics insights into their respective areas of responsibilities (AOR) to support Business Planning activities and forecasting of sales.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Financial Planner to support in-season department planning planning, including making recommendations for actions around sales markdown or promotion and stock to reflect in season trends (EP) *West Elm will not be doing Bottom-Up Planning.
• Accountable for Product Selection in Assortment Planning (AP).
• Review and adjust base forecast and demand forecast performance and resolve issues or exceptions on demand and fulfilment solutions*.
• Responsible to execute demand planning and fulfilment activities including New DFU introduction, managing discontinued DFUs and perform manual review of history and cleansing when required*.
• Manage the range building and working with the Buyers on the selection/buying process of ranges.
• Responsible to update supplier expense profile.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics when required.
• Approve stock transfers and store stock balancing activities proposed by Assistant Merchandiser.
• Provide support to Senior Merchandiser in day to day trade activities.
• Responsible to coach assistant merchandisers in day to day trading and merchandising activities, as part of ensure talents are developed within the brands.

Language and knowledge required:

• English speaking essential, conversational Arabic desirable.
• Possess commercial awareness and understanding of the retail business.                                                                 

Qualification and experience:

• Relevant degree, with retail experience is preferable.
  2 - 4 years of experience as Assistant Merchandiser or equivalent role.
  Demonstrates in-depth understanding in budget planning, product planning, retail allocation

Skills and competencies

• Proven ability and/or experience to lead a junior team and demonstrate good line management.
• Possess a good understanding of retail math concepts with strong analytical and numerical skills to work out budgets and understand sales figures.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritise, demonstrates a clear and structured thought process to be able to make sound decision-making and recommendations.
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Able to work well as part of a team and to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
• Possess a strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand what will appeal to customers.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.
Alshaya Group’s portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.
Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya’s constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.

Advertised: 09 Mar 2025 India Standard Time
Application close: 08 Apr 2025 India Standard Time

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