Rahul Das
Retail Merchandiser
Summary
Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandising Manager
Itsy Bitsy Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Handling toys,stationery and craft category omni channel pan india
- Sourcing and dealing with suppliers to find products across the category that have strong market demand.
- Analyzing the market trends and new product potential and prepare sales forecasts.
- Working closely with the area managers and store manager to identify consumer needs to ensure that has a merchandise range that is in demand.
- To achieve stock control and reduce shrinkage and ensure proper supply of stocks to stores ensuring the needs are met.
- Participate in planning and maximizing potential sales in support of existing and new vendors
- Implement and administer an effective order,delivery and control system to monitor stock movements.
- Training store in charge and department in charge to ensure proper stock movement in the store level.
- Liaise with vendors,suppliers etc.
- Regular visits to the warehouse for stock check and distribution process.
- Analyzing different reports for better health of the business.
- Other duties as directed by the company.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions and markdowns to reach financial targets.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Manager
Spencer's Retail Ltd
Kolkata
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Handling stationery,toys and baby care category omni channel pan India.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Executed in-season pricing strategies, promotions and markdowns to reach financial targets.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels.
- Coordinated communication with supply chain and vendors for PO creation and maintenance.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Work closely with the store and department manager to identify customer need to ensure that has a merchandise range that is in demand.
- Participate in planning and maximizing potential sales in support of existing and new vendors.
- To achieve stock control and reduce shrinkage and ensure proper supply of stock to the stores ensuring the needs are met.
- Liaise with vendors,suppliers etc
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
Senior Merchandising Manager
Emami Starmark Ltd
Kolkata
10.2010 - 04.2020
- Handling toys and kids category omni channel across India.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders and resolve item issues.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Controlled costs by negotiating pricing with domestic and foreign vendors.
- Provided in-depth analysis of large data sets and historical trends to develop predictive pricing strategies.
Education
MBA Finance - Finance
Punjab Technical University
KolkataB.Com - Accounting
Calcutta University
KolkataSkills
Strategic sourcing
Pricing controls
Price tagging and shelf labeling
Vendor relations
13 Years in purchasing
Planogram design
Reliable and punctual
Product picking
Competitive analysis
Shelving of products
Inventory audits
Stock management
Exceptional time management skills
Merchandising
Customer relationships
Product restocking
Inventory monitoring
Interdepartmental communication
Order fulfillment
Pricing strategies
Retail merchandising
Forecasting skills
Retail sales professional
Expert in excel
Shipping procedures understanding
Trend Analysis
Performance improvement
Stocking
Seasonal campaigns
Event promotion
Staff Management
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Mathematical calculations
Relationship building
Efficient multi-tasker
Staff training/development
Deadline-oriented
Retail display setup
Stocking and replenishing
Brand alignment
Overstock management
In-store event promotion
Product knowledge
Teambuilding
Timeline
Senior Merchandising Manager
Itsy Bitsy Pvt Ltd.
08.2021 - 01.2022
Manager
Spencer's Retail Ltd
06.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Merchandising Manager
Emami Starmark Ltd
10.2010 - 04.2020
MBA Finance - Finance
Punjab Technical University
B.Com - Accounting
Calcutta University