Merchandise Manager

Robust Kommerce; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Robust Kommerce in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Buying & Merchandising to lead merchandise planning, allocation, and performance optimization across our retail stores.

You will work with buying, operations, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure ideal stock levels, maximize sell-through, publish weekly dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Business, Retail, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail planning (apparel preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate merchandise allocation across stores based on demand, historical trends, and store performance.
• Maintain optimal stock levels — minimizing overstock and stock-outs.
• Manage weekly replenishment cycles for key styles and pivotal sizes.
• Monitor stock movement and drive inter-store transfers based on sales performance and gaps.
• Optimize inventory utilization to improve sell-through and reduce markdowns.
• Analyze sell-through, stock cover, and product performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Plan and execute strategies to hit pre-EOSS sell-through targets.
• Publish weekly dashboards and performance reports for management and ops teams.
• Track key merchandising KPIs and share actionable insights.
• Partner closely with buying, retail operations, planning, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Business, Retail, or related field

Job description

Assistant Manager – Buying & Merchandising

Robust Kommerce enables global fashion brands to successfully enter and scale in the Indian market through sharp retail execution and best-in-class consumer experiences. We build and operate omnichannel retail ecosystems that combine deep market expertise, operational excellence, and technology-driven commerce solutions to help international brands thrive in India's dynamic fashion landscape.

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Buying & Merchandising to drive merchandise planning, allocation, and performance optimization across our retail stores — ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate merchandise allocation across stores based on demand, historical trends, and store performance
• Maintain optimal stock levels — minimizing overstock and stock-outs
• Manage weekly replenishment cycles for key styles and pivotal sizes
• Monitor stock movement and drive inter-store transfers based on sales performance and gaps
• Optimize inventory utilization to improve sell-through and reduce markdowns
• Analyze sell-through, stock cover, and product performance to identify risks and opportunities
• Plan and execute strategies to hit pre-EOSS sell-through targets
• Publish weekly dashboards and performance reports for management and ops teams
• Track key merchandising KPIs and share actionable insights
• Partner closely with buying, retail operations, planning, and supply chain teams

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Business, Retail, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, or retail planning (apparel preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel (data analysis, reporting, dashboards)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment