Merchandising Officer

Merchandising Officer

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Summary

This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into a larger leadership role.

• Execute merchandising plans to ensure product availability, profitability, and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends to recommend product assortment, replenishment, and markdown strategies.
• Coordinate with Buying, Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth product launches and inventory flow.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to optimize stock availability while minimizing overstock and slow-moving items.
• Prepare merchandising reports, sales analyses, and inventory performance updates for management.
• Ensure merchandising standards and product presentation are consistently maintained across assigned categories.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance through data-driven recommendations.
• Assist in forecasting demand and inventory planning.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and lead merchandising initiatives or special projects when needed.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance merchandising efficiency and operational effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Merchandising, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of solid merchandising experience, preferably in the retail, fashion, apparel, footwear, or consumer goods industry.
• Leadership experience is highly preferred, such as supervising a team, mentoring colleagues, leading projects, or acting as a team lead.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising principles, inventory management, and product assortment planning.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and merchandising or ERP systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the potential to grow into a managerial position.

• Experience handling multiple product categories or brands.
• Background in fashion, lifestyle, sporting goods, or consumer retail is an advantage.
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory optimization is a plus.