E-commerce Merchandising Executive

Nalli Silk Sarees Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Nalli Silk Sarees Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an E-commerce Merchandising Executive to manage end-to-end product lifecycle from sampling to website execution. You will coordinate with Design, Suppliers, Operations and Marketing to ensure timely launches, accurate inventory and optimal stock across channels.

The role involves procurement and demand planning, business reporting and commercial inventory optimisation by analysing sales, stock cover and SKU performance to drive replenishment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Retail Management or related field.
• 2+ years in E-commerce Merchandising or related roles.
• Experience coordinating with Design, Suppliers and Operations.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with stock data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, pivots and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sampling, production requirements and timelines with Design and suppliers.
• Manage supplier communication, production orders and timelines.
• Monitor inventory across ERP, warehouses, stores and platforms; address stock issues.
• Analyse sales, inventory and demand to prepare procurement and replenishment plans.
• Plan stock allocation and timely replenishment across stores and channels.
• Ensure SKU creation, product data and website readiness for launches.

Skills

E-commerce & Retail Merchandising

Inventory management

Replenishment planning

Analytical skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Supplier coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Retail/Supply Chain

Tools

Shopify

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

The E-commerce Merchandising Executive will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle across assigned collections, from sampling and production to supplier coordination, stock receipt, inventory planning, allocation, replenishment and e-commerce execution.

The role will work closely with Design, Suppliers, Operations, Stores, Marketing, Finance, Studio, Product and E-commerce teams to ensure timely product launches, accurate inventory, optimum stock availability and seamless website execution.

The position will also support procurement and demand planning, business reporting and commercial inventory optimisation by analysing sales, stock cover, ageing, sell-through and SKU performance to drive replenishment, procurement, marketing and liquidation decisions.

Years of Experience Required

2+ years of relevant experience in E-commerce Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Buying/Merchandising Operations, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain or a similar role.

• Product & Production Management: Coordinate sampling, production requirements, approvals and timelines with Design and suppliers, ensuring timely execution and proactive escalation of delays.
• Supplier & Order Management: Manage supplier communication, production orders, pending commitments, dispatches, quality issues and returns while ensuring timely fulfilment of business requirements.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory across ERP, warehouse, stores and e-commerce platforms; identify discrepancies, stock-outs, excess inventory, ageing and high-depth SKUs and drive corrective actions.
• Procurement & Demand Planning: Analyse sales, inventory, pending orders, stock cover and future demand to prepare procurement and replenishment requirements for stores and E-commerce while avoiding over-ordering.
• Stock Allocation & Replenishment: Plan stock allocation across stores and channels based on demand and business priorities, and coordinate timely replenishment, transfers and supplier dispatches.
• E-commerce & Website Operations: Ensure SKU creation, product data, imagery, catalogue readiness, website uploads, inventory updates and product visibility are completed accurately and within launch timelines.
• Collection Launch Management: Coordinate end-to-end launch readiness across product, production, inventory, imagery, ERP, website, content and cross-functional dependencies, followed by post-launch performance monitoring.
• Business Analysis & Reporting: Prepare MTD/YTD, collection-wise, vendor-wise, store-wise and channel-wise reports; analyse sales, sell-through, stock cover, ageing and SKU performance and provide actionable business insights.
• Cross-functional Coordination & Process Improvement: Work closely with Design, Marketing, Studio, Operations, Finance, Stores, Product/E-commerce and suppliers to resolve operational issues, improve processes and ensure timely execution.
• Commercial & Inventory Optimisation: Identify opportunities for replenishment, restocking, stock transfers, marketing push and liquidation while supporting the business in improving availability, reducing excess inventory and optimising working capital.

Must-Have Skills / The Ideal Candidate

• Strong understanding of E-commerce and Retail Merchandising .
• Good understanding of inventory management, replenishment and stock planning .
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage suppliers, production orders and timelines effectively.
• Strong understanding of stock cover, sell-through, ageing, inventory depth and replenishment .
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage tasks against deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for SKU, inventory, pricing and product master data .
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven retail/e-commerce environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms .
• Exposure to ERP systems and inventory/merchandising software.
• Experience in fashion, lifestyle, apparel, accessories or retail .
• Understanding of procurement and demand forecasting .
• Exposure to SKU creation, catalogue management and website content operations .
• Experience working with store networks and omnichannel inventory .
• Understanding of product launches, digital merchandising and online catalogue management .

Background and Eligibility Criteria

• Prior experience in E-commerce Merchandising, Retail Merchandising, Buying, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain or related functions .
• Candidates should have experience coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers/vendors.
• Experience managing inventory, replenishment, procurement or e-commerce operations will be preferred.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with large datasets and maintaining trackers/reports with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong ownership, accountability, follow-through and ability to work independently are essential.
• Candidates from fashion, lifestyle, D2C, retail or e-commerce organisations will be preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline Fashion, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Retail Operations or a related field.
• A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, E-commerce or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.