Merchandiser

Merchandiser – The Yarn StoryLocation: Mumbai

Department: Merchandising / Operations

Reports to: Management

About The Yarn StoryThe Yarn Story is a premium accessories and gifting brand offering shawls, stoles, scarves, cashmere, men’s accessories, gifting products and home accessories. We sell through our retail stores, online store and corporate/bulk gifting channels.

We are looking for a hands-on Merchandiser who can manage products from planning and development through procurement, inventory allocation and sales analysis.

• Key Responsibilities1. Product & Collection ManagementAssist in planning seasonal collections and new product launches.
• Coordinate development of new products, colours, designs, sizes and packaging.
• Maintain complete product information including SKU codes, pricing, specifications, photographs and product details.
• Track samples, approvals and production timelines.
• Ensure products are ready for launch across stores and online.
• 2. Vendor & Production CoordinationCoordinate with suppliers and manufacturers for sampling, production and replenishment.
• Raise and track purchase orders.
• Follow up on production schedules and delivery dates.
• Check incoming products for quantity, quality and specifications.
• Maintain vendor-wise order and delivery records.
• Flag delays, shortages and quality issues to management.
• 3. Inventory Planning & ReplenishmentMonitor inventory across Mumbai, Delhi, warehouse and online.
• Ensure the right products and quantities are available at each location.
• Identify fast-moving, slow-moving and out-of-stock products.
• Recommend replenishment and stock transfers between locations.
• Help prevent overstocking and stock-outs.
• Conduct regular inventory and ageing analysis.
• 4. Sales & Merchandising AnalysisReview sales by SKU, category, collection and location.
• Track best sellers and slow movers.
• Analyse sell-through and stock cover.
• Recommend products that should be reordered, discontinued or promoted.
• Prepare simple weekly and monthly merchandising reports for management.
• Use historical sales to assist with future buying quantities.
• 5. Retail & Online CoordinationCoordinate with Mumbai and Delhi stores regarding stock requirements and customer demand.
• Ensure new collections reach stores on time and are displayed correctly.
• Coordinate with the e-commerce team to ensure products are correctly listed on Shopify.
• Check product names, prices, inventory, images and descriptions before launch.
• Ensure consistency of product information across offline and online channels.
• 6. Corporate & Bulk OrdersCoordinate product availability for corporate, wedding and bulk gifting enquiries.
• Check stock and production feasibility for large orders.
• Coordinate customisation, packaging and delivery timelines.
• Work with the sales team to ensure bulk orders are executed correctly and on schedule.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance will primarily be measured on:

• Stock availability and reduction in stock-outs
• Inventory ageing and slow-moving stock
• Timely product launches
• Purchase order and production follow-ups
• Accuracy of product and inventory information
• Store replenishment efficiency
• Sell-through of collections
• Timely execution of bulk/corporate orders
• Skills RequiredStrong Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Good understanding of inventory and merchandising
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Excellent follow-up and organisational skills
• Comfortable coordinating with multiple vendors and teams
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Knowledge of Shopify or retail inventory systems is an advantage
• Experience in fashion, textiles, accessories, lifestyle or retail is preferred

Experience 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, inventory planning, fashion/textile merchandising or a similar role.

What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is commercial as well as operational — someone who understands what is selling, what needs to be reordered, where stock should be placed and what needs to be developed next.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a growing business where the role involves both analysis and hands-on execution