Lenskart - Head - Retail Merchandising (10-15 yrs)

Head - Retail Merchandising

Lenskart is on an expansive growth trajectory and is growing exponentially, developing new categories, entering into new channels and geographies every quarter. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Lenskart continues to grow and evolve as a world-class eyewear platform. The role in question, is tasked with delivering the Lenskart promise to consumers.

The Merchandising team plays a vital role in liaising between the Category teams, Store/ Channel teams and the Inventory Planning unit. The incumbent heading this unit would also be closely working with the Visual Merchandising team to ensure strategic product placement in the offline stores. This is a strategic role and requires an elevated sense of business acumen and fashion sensibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a team of 12+ to work closely with the category and channel teams on assortment planning for each touch point.

- Optimize space/fixture utilization across each touch point in the network, to maximize productivity, conversion, and sales.

- Drive forecasting & inventory planning for each sales touch point in the network, across categories.

- Create hyperlocal assortments to ensure that each touch point has an optimal product mix to cater to the TG.

- Drive regular allocation/replenishment of stores basis sales & consumption trends.

- Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize the ARS system.

- Collaborate with the visual merchandising team, ensuring the assortment is displayed according to the planogram.

- Monitor and drive merchandise health across touchpoints and channels

- Lead growth initiatives/projects to drive incremental business and conversion.

Requirements:

- Category management experience/ consumer tech experience/ high growth consumer focussed companies' experience is a plus

- 10+ years of Total Experience, experience with business decision driving through data analytics is key

Competencies for Success:

- Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills

- Strong Consumer Centricity to pick the Pulse of the Market / Fashion Trends

- Ability to Cope with Pressure and Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

- Strong Collaborative and Interpersonal