Senior Merchandiser (Bangalore Urban)

Location: Trimurti Nagar, Nagpur, MH Reports To: Head of Operations / Product Manager -Supply Experience Required: 3-6 years in e-commerce merchandising Salary: up to 7.2LPA Key responsibilities: Purchase & Procurement Management - Lead end-to-end purchase planning based on demand forecasting and sales trends. - Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely procurement and cost efficiency. - Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and payment terms with domestic and China-based suppliers. - Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery timelines. - Ensure procurement aligns with business requirements and inventory levels. Vendor & Supplier Management (China Sourcing) - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers from China. - Manage existing supplier relationships and resolve operational issues. - Coordinate with freight, logistics, and import partners for smooth shipment processing. - Track shipment status, customs clearance, and delivery timelines. - Ensure product quality, compliance, and timely replenishment. Inventory Management & Planning - Monitor stock levels across warehouses and marketplaces. - Plan inventory replenishment to avoid stock-outs and overstock situations. - Analyze sales trends and optimize inventory turnover. - Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile discrepancies. - Work closely with operations to streamline inventory workflows. Marketplace & Catalogue Operations - Oversee product listings, catalogue updates, and listing accuracy across platforms. - Ensure product details, images, and pricing are optimized and consistent. - Monitor listing health, errors, and compliance issues. - Support landing page optimization and product discoverability improvements. Reporting & Analysis Prepare and review key reports including: - Order Summary Report - LDR (Low Dispatch Rate) Report - Returns Report - Inventory Aging Report - P&L; Report (Product/Category-wise profitability) Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with marketing, operations, and supply teams. - Support promotional planning with stock and pricing strategies. - Conduct market research to identify new sourcing opportunities. Required Skills & Experience: - 3-6 years of experience in merchandising, procurement, or supply chain. - Strong experience in purchase management and inventory planning. - Proven experience in sourcing from China and supplier negotiations. - Hands-on experience with Amazon, Nykaa, Meesho, and D2C platforms. - Strong Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting. - Knowledge of import processes, logistics, and vendor coordination. - Understanding of marketplace algorithms and trends. Ideal Candidate Profile: - Highly organized and detail-oriented. - Robust negotiation and decision-making skills. - Ability to manage multiple suppliers and marketplaces. - Problem-solving mindset with operational efficiency. - Experience in scaling product portfolios via strategic sourcing. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): - On-time procurement and inventory availability. - Reduction in stock-outs and excess inventory. - Cost savings through effective supplier negotiation. - Accuracy of catalogue and listing management. - Timely completion of operational reports. - Successful onboarding of new suppliers and products.