Merchandiser

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Weekday AI (YC W21)

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru Full-Time On-site INR 10–12 LPA

Posted 2 months ago • Apply by May 27, 2026

Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: Bangalore

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially driven Merchandiser to manage and optimize our product and item lifecycle across channels. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the right products are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and presented in a way that maximizes sales and customer engagement. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in merchandising operations, strong product understanding, and the ability to work cross-functionally with buying, planning, supply chain, and sales teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising & Product Management

Plan, execute, and manage end-to-end merchandising activities for assigned product categories.
Ensure accurate and timely creation, maintenance, and optimization of product and item data across systems.
Drive product assortment planning based on trends, customer demand, seasonality, and business objectives.
Monitor product performance and take corrective actions on underperforming items.

Item & Inventory Coordination

Manage item-level details including pricing, descriptions, attributes, SKUs, and categorization.
Coordinate closely with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize stock-outs or excess inventory.
Support replenishment planning and track inventory movement to align with sales forecasts.

Product Presentation & Execution

Ensure products are merchandised effectively across physical or digital platforms, maintaining brand guidelines and visual standards.
Collaborate with design, marketing, and content teams to ensure accurate and compelling product listings.
Execute seasonal launches, promotions, and product refreshes in line with merchandising calendars.

Analysis & Reporting

Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance reports to identify trends and opportunities.
Track key merchandising metrics such as sell-through, stock turn, and margin performance.
Provide regular insights and recommendations to improve item productivity and category performance.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with buyers, planners, operations, and sales teams to align merchandising strategies.
Support new product introductions and phase-out plans to ensure smooth transitions.
Act as a bridge between business, operations, and execution teams for all merchandising-related activities.

Skills & Qualifications

2-6 years of experience in merchandising, product, or item management roles.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle, item setup, and assortment planning.
Experience working with SKUs, item masters, pricing, and inventory data.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales and product performance data.
Proficiency in Excel and merchandising or ERP systems (experience with retail or e-commerce platforms is a plus).
Strong coordination and communication skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple products and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work closely with products and influence business outcomes.
Exposure to end-to-end merchandising and product decision-making.
A collaborative environment focused on growth, ownership, and execution excellence