Assistant Manager - Merchandising

Ugaoo; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ugaoo is seeking a sharp Merchandiser to optimize in-store assortment across our retail network in Maharashtra. You will translate consumer insights into product planning, balancing freshness with availability to maximize NSV and GM%.

You’ll collaborate with store ops, sourcing, and supply chain to schedule rotations, plan monthly orders, and maintain compelling, evergreen displays that boost grower-friendly gardening experiences for customers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising.
• Strong analytical skills—comfortable interpreting large data sets to drive decisions.
• Experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and assortment planning.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset to work with operations, sourcing, and store teams.
• A knack for balancing data with intuition—understanding what customers want before they do.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & assortment planning: Ensure optimal product availability across all stores, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory; Monitor sales velocity and product performance to refine replenishment cycles; Build and execute product lifecycle plans to maintain a balance between newness and bestsellers.
• Demand forecasting & order management: Plan monthly/fortnightly ordering cycles based on sales trends, store performance, and seasonality; Forecast demand for own-branded products and align with production and supply chain teams; Raise timely and accurate POs; track delivery adherence with store & warehouse team; Partner with store operations to troubleshoot product availability, stock discrepancies, and customer requirements; Coordinate with the supply chain team to manage MOQs, lead times, and fill rates efficiently; Ensure margin targets are met by aligning procurement with pricing and promotions strategy.
• Product freshness & visual appeal: Ensure freshness targets met with regular SKU rotations and fast replenishments.
• What Success Looks Like: Delivering Budgeted NSV & GM%; Inventory cover maintained in advance and as per plan; Healthy stock turn ratio across stores; Strong fill rates and order fulfilment metrics; Category-wise assortment availability and freshness index; Seamless vendor and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Demand forecasting

Assortment planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Store operations liaison

Job description

At Ugaoo, we’re not just selling plants - we’re crafting immersive retail experiences that bring nature closer to people. With 20+ COCO across Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Nashik & Bangalore and many more on the way-we are redefining how customers engage with plants.
Every Ugaoo store is thoughtfully designed to be more than just a retail space. It’s a green oasis where customers can explore lush displays, discover premium plants, stylish pots, and essential plant care products, and receive expert guidance from our team. Whether they’re seasoned plant lovers or first-time buyers, we make their journey effortless, educational, and inspiring.
As we expand our physical footprint, our product assortment and in-store experience become the heartbeat of our brand. That's where you come in.
We’re looking for a sharp, data-savvy and detail-obsessed Merchandiser to help us ensure the right products are at the right place, at the right time. You’ll be responsible for translating consumer insights into product planning strategies, ensuring high availability without overstocking, and maximizing the freshness and relevance of our in-store assortment.

Responsibilities

Inventory & Assortment Planning

• Ensure optimal product availability across all stores, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory
• Monitor sales velocity and product performance to refine replenishment cycles
• Build and execute product lifecycle plans to maintain a balance between newness and bestsellers

Demand Forecasting & Order Management

• Plan monthly/fortnightly ordering cycles based on sales trends, store performance, and seasonality
• Forecast demand for own-branded products and align with production and supply chain teams
• Raise timely and accurate POs; track delivery adherence with store & warehouse team
• Partner with store operations to troubleshoot product availability, stock discrepancies, and customer requirements
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to manage MOQs, lead times, and fill rates efficiently
• Ensure margin targets are met by aligning procurement with pricing and promotions strategy

Product Freshness & Visual Appeal

• Ensure freshness targets met with regular SKU rotations and fast replenishments

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering Budgeted NSV & GM%
• Inventory cover maintained in advance and as per plan
• Healthy stock turn ratio across stores
• Strong fill rates and order fulfilment metrics
• Category-wise assortment availability and freshness index
• Seamless vendor and stakeholder coordination

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in retail merchandising, preferably in consumer or lifestyle categories
• Strong analytical skills—comfortable interpreting large data sets to drive decisions
• Experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and assortment planning
• Collaborative and proactive mindset to work with operations, sourcing, and store teams
• A knack for balancing data with intuition—understanding what customers want before they do

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and excited about taking ownership of your work, Ugaoo is the place for you.

Join us, and help shape the future of gardening and grow with us, because Plants Grow People.