Sr​/Jr Fashion Merchandiser

Position: Sr/ Jr Fashion Merchandiser
Sr/ jr fashion merchandiser

Candidates applying for the senior role must have a formal background in fashion.
And candidates must also be residing in mumbai.

Location:

kala ghoda, fort, mumbai

Employment type:

full-time

Experience:

1–5 years in merchandising / production / e-commerce (luxury or fashion preferred)

About sds by kushal shah:
Sds by kushal shah  is a men’s luxury brand specializing in prêt, couture, and bespoke.
We focus on refined design aesthetics, craftsmanship, and service, creating a seamless balance between luxury and contemporary style.
Rooted in an edgy yet timeless design philosophy, our collections reflect an evolving yet consistent creative vision.
Our parent company, sheetal, has been a pioneer in indian fashion retail for over 50 years
Industry icons such as hemant trivedi, manish malhotra, and aki narula began their creative journeys at sds before launching their own labels.

Key responsibilities
1. Merchandise planning & assortment strategy
Build seasonal and ongoing merchandise plans aligned with brand direction, customer demand, and sales goals.
Translate mood boards, design concepts, and collection insights into commercial product assortments.
Track fashion, fabric, and silhouette trends across menswear to refine collection depth and category mix.
Participate in collection planning meetings and provide data-backed input across skus, price points, and category performance.

2. Online merchandising & shopify management
Manage day-to-day operations on shopify, including product uploads, pricing, tagging, categorization, discount setups, and new feature updates.
Ensure all product images, descriptions, and details meet brand guidelines and luxury presentation standards.
Improve the online shopping journey: navigation, filters, category flow, cross-sell recommendations, and customer experience.
Work with design/tech teams to implement custom shopify functionalities and ui/ux improvements.

3. Production coordination & supplier management
Collaborate with design and production teams to understand garment specifications, costing requirements, fabrics, trims, and timelines.
Source and negotiate with vendors, mills, and suppliers for materials, trims, embellishments, labels, and packaging.
Raise and track purchase orders, maintain cost sheets, and ensure timely approvals and quality control.
Ensure production calendars, sampling timelines, and delivery dates are adhered to without deviation.

4. Inventory management & stock control
Maintain stock accuracy across online, offline, mbos, and warehouse channels.
Monitor stock ageing, fast-moving and slow-moving categories, and suggest replenishments or markdowns.
Perform regular stock audits and coordinate smooth stock flow between production, warehouse, and retail store teams.
Forecast demand by analyzing customer buying patterns and sales performance.

5. Order management (online + offline + mbos)
Oversee complete order lifecycle—from order placement to dispatch to final delivery.
Coordinate online orders, store orders, bulk orders, and bespoke requirements seamlessly.
Work with mbo partners to manage orders, deliveries, replenishments, and documentation.
Liaise with logistics partners (delhivery, bluedart, etc.) to ensure accurate dispatch timelines and address issues instantly.

6. Pricing, costing & margin analysis
Prepare and maintain detailed cost sheets for each style, factoring in fabric, trims, labor, finishes, and overheads.
Recommend pricing strategies for retail, mbo, and online channels based on costing and competition analysis.
Monitor margin health and ensure all styles meet the required profitability benchmarks.
Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate cost improvements wherever possible.

7. Analytics, reporting & optimization
Generate weekly and monthly reports on sales, category performance, sell-through, ageing inventory, and customer behavior.
Analyze e-commerce metrics such as conversion rates, aov, ctr, and bounce rates to optimize online merchandising.
Conduct a/b testing for pricing, product placement, and promotions.
Present insights to senior management to guide strategic decisions.

8. Vendor, marketplace & third-party coordination
Maintain active…