General Manager

Chase Value; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive remuneration

Dynamic work culture

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Chase Value and Eminent in Karachi seeks a seasoned General Manager – Merchandising to lead the complete merchandising function, accountable for product, sourcing, merchandise planning, buying, inventory and commercial performance across a multi-category retail portfolio.

As a key Management Committee member, you will shape strategy, drive end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, demand forecasting and assortment plans, while ensuring optimal stock and profitability.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of senior merchandising leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of margins, inventory, and profitability.
• Strategic, analytical, and decision‑making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising strategy and commercial direction for Chase Value and Eminent.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing, product development, fabric procurement, production, QA, and vendor management.
• Lead merchandise planning, demand forecasting, and inventory investment.
• Drive category strategy, range strategy, and buying decisions based on market trends and business performance.
• Own inventory productivity, replenishment, stock availability, ageing and liquidation strategies.
• Monitor sales, margin and profitability with focus on LFL growth and KPIs.
• Lead cost management, negotiation and cost optimization while maintaining quality.
• Monitor performance through sales, inventory, profitability and MIS/ERP analytics.
• Ensure timely in-house availability of products aligned with assortment plans and drop calendars.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Retail, E-Commerce and Marketing for seamless execution.
• Lead, mentor and develop the merchandising team and contribute to Management Committee decisions.

Skills

Merchandising

Buying

Product development

Forecasting

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven General Manager – Merchandising to lead the complete merchandising function across Chase Value and Eminent.

This is a strategic leadership position with end-to-end accountability for product, sourcing, merchandise planning, buying, inventory, commercial performance across a diverse multi-category retail portfolio. The role will also be a key member of the Management Committee, contributing to business-wide strategic decisions and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the overall merchandising strategy, buying and commercial direction for both Chase Value and Eminent.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, Design, product development, fabric Procurement, Production, QA, and vendor management.
• Lead annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise planning, including demand forecasting, OTB, assortment and inventory investment.
• Drive category management, range strategy and buying decisions based on market trends, customer insights and business performance.
• Own inventory productivity, replenishment, stock availability, ageing and liquidation strategies.
• Monitor sales, margin and profitability, with strong focus on LFL growth and key retail KPIs including Sales, Conversion, ATV, UPT and Sell-Through.
• Lead cost management, negotiation and cost optimization while maintaining product quality and commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor merchandise performance through sales, inventory, profitability and MIS/ERP analytics, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Ensure timely in-house availability of products well ahead of the season, aligned with approved assortment plans and drop calendars, from CMT coordination through final delivery.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Retail, E-Commerce and Marketing teams for seamless business execution.
• Lead, mentor and develop the merchandising team, while contributing to strategic business decisions as a Management Committee member.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail Management or a relevant field.
• 10–15+ years of strong experience in merchandising, buying, product development or retail, with significant senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience in fashion, apparel, lifestyle or multi-category retail.
• Strong understanding of commercial merchandising, buying, pricing, costing, margins, inventory and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple categories, diverse product portfolios and different retail business models.
• Strong strategic, commercial, analytical and decision‑making capability.

We Offer:

Dynamic Work Culture | Collaborative Team Environment | Market Competitive Remuneration