Merchandiser

Very Much Indian; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Very Much Indian is seeking a merchandiser to manage product planning and merchandising across saree collections, coordinating with design, production, inventory, and operations teams.

The role requires 2-4 years in merchandising, strong fabric/product knowledge, and proficiency in Excel/Sheets. You will analyze sales trends to guide planning and assist with pricing and launches, liaising with weavers and vendors to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of merchandising experience in fashion, apparel or textiles.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, products and fashion trends.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong follow-up.
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage product planning and merchandising across collections.
• Coordinate with design, production, inventory, and operations teams.
• Track product development, sampling, and production timelines.
• Maintain product details, SKU data, and inventory coordination.
• Analyse sales trends and customer preferences to guide product planning.
• Support assortment planning, pricing, and product launches.
• Liaise with weavers, vendors, and internal teams for timely execution.
• Monitor stock levels and flag fast- and slow-moving products.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Fashion trends

Analytics

Communication

Detail-oriented

Excel/Sheets

Multi-tasking

Job description

Very Much Indian, a Shark Tank-funded brand reviving heritage sarees for the new generation - with Paithani sarees as our signature offering - is looking for a merchandiser. Backed by the craftsmanship of 4,000+ weavers across 8 states, we bring authentic handloom silk and cotton sarees to modern India.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product planning and merchandising across collections


• Coordinate with design, production, inventory, and operations teams


• Track product development, sampling, and production timelines


• Maintain product details, SKU data, and inventory coordination


• Analyse sales trends and customer preferences to guide product planning


• Support assortment planning, pricing, and product launches


• Liaise with weavers, vendors, and internal teams for timely execution


• Monitor stock levels and flag fast- and slow-moving products

What We’re Looking For

• 2-4 years in merchandising, preferably in fashion, apparel, or textiles


• Strong understanding of fabrics, products, and fashion trends


• Good analytical and communication skills


• Sharp attention to detail and strong follow-up


• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets


• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment