Jewellery Merchandiser

Prosearch; India; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosearch is seeking a Jewellery Merchandiser Retail Planning to drive merchandise planning, inventory optimization, product allocation, and sales performance in a jewellery/fashion retail context. The role focuses on forecasting demand, optimizing stock, and planning assortments aligned with market trends.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years in merchandising/retail planning, with strong Excel skills and experience in jewellery or accessories.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Fashion, Retail Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, Inventory Management, or Category Management.
• Experience in Jewellery/Accessories preferred
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience in sales forecasting, inventory planning, and stock optimization.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise planning strategies aligned with sales targets and business objectives.
• Analyze sales trends, customer buying patterns, and inventory movement to optimize stock availability.
• Monitor store-wise inventory levels and ensure effective product allocation and replenishment.
• Coordinate with buying, sourcing, operations, and retail teams for assortment planning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly merchandise performance reports and business insights.
• Track fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive sell-through performance and minimize stock aging across stores.
• Support new store launches through inventory planning and assortment selection.
• Forecast demand and create seasonal merchandise plans based on market trends.
• Ensure optimal product mix across categories, collections, and price points.
• Work closely with store teams to understand customer preferences and local market requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support stock audits when required.

Skills

Merchandising

Demand forecasting

Stock management

Product lifecycle planning

Advanced Excel

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Fashion, Retail Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Jewellery Merchandiser Retail Planning to drive merchandise planning, inventory optimization, product allocation, and sales performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in retail merchandising, demand forecasting, stock management, and product lifecycle planning within the jewellery, fashion, luxury, or lifestyle retail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise planning strategies aligned with sales targets and business objectives.
• Analyze sales trends, customer buying patterns, and inventory movement to optimize stock availability.
• Monitor store-wise inventory levels and ensure effective product allocation and replenishment.
• Coordinate with buying, sourcing, operations, and retail teams for assortment planning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly merchandise performance reports and business insights.
• Track fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive sell-through performance and minimize stock aging across stores.
• Support new store launches through inventory planning and assortment selection.
• Forecast demand and create seasonal merchandise plans based on market trends.
• Ensure optimal product mix across categories, collections, and price points.
• Work closely with store teams to understand customer preferences and local market requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support stock audits when required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Fashion, Retail Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning, Inventory Management, or Category Management.
• Experience in Jewellery/Accessoriepreferred
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience in sales forecasting, inventory planning, and stock optimization.
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of retail ERP systems and merchandising tools is an advantage.