Retail Merchandiser

Cosmos Sports; Kozhikode; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmos Sports in India is seeking a Retail Merchandiser to drive category performance across stores. You will plan ranges, ensure optimal product mix, monitor stock, and coordinate with store teams to maintain merchandising standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in sportswear/activewear retail, strong Excel skills, and solid analytical capabilities to analyze sales, inventory, and replenishment cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, preferably in sportswear, apparel, or footwear retail.
• Experience working with multi-store retail operations is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan seasonal product ranges for sports retail categories and ensure the right mix across Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories.
• Track store-level GM% and manage assortment planning.
• Conduct weekly/monthly sales analysis at category and SKU levels and monitor ASP and category performance.
• Identify slow-moving inventory and coordinate liquidation plans with the team.
• Maintain stock cover of 45–75 days at store level and monitor replenishment with ROL.
• Ensure category display standards across stores and assist with new store openings.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Category management

Analytical skills

Excel/spreadsheets

Inventory management

Stock replenishment

Coordination & communication

Visual merchandising basics

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for aRetail Merchandiserwith experience preferably in sportswear/activewear retail to drive category performance, manage inventory, and ensure the right product assortment across stores. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of retail merchandising and store operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Planning & Range Management

• Plan seasonal product ranges for sports retail categories.
• Ensure the right product mix across Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories across stores.
• Track and monitor store-level GM% aligned with business targets.
• Manage store-wise assortment planning and follow the SET Quantity process.

Category Performance Management

• Conduct weekly and monthly sales analysis at category and SKU level.
• Monitor sell-through %, ASP (Average Selling Price) and overall category performance.
• Identify slow-moving and ageing inventory and initiate liquidation plans in coordination with the team.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Maintain healthy stock cover (45–75 days) at store level.
• Manage replenishment planning and Reorder Level (ROL) monitoring.
• Reduce stock ageing and dead stock across stores.

Visual Merchandising & Store Coordination

• Ensure category display standards are maintained across stores.
• Support new store openings with range planning and assortment setup.

Skills Required:

• Strong retail merchandising and category management knowledge.
• Good analytical and data interpretation skills for sales and inventory analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel / spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.
• Understanding of inventory management, stock planning, and replenishment cycles.
• Good coordination and communication skills to work with store teams and management.
• Basic understanding of visual merchandising standards in retail stores.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, preferably in sportswear, apparel, or footwear retail.
• Experience working with multi-store retail operations will be an added advantage.