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Category Merchandiser - Sportswear


Company : Cosmos Sports


Location : Coimbatore, Tamil nadu


Created : 2026-03-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for a Retail Merchandiser with experience preferably in sportswear / activewear retail to drive category performance, manage inventory, and ensure the right product assortment across stores. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of retail merchandising and store operations.Key Responsibilities:Product Planning & Range ManagementPlan seasonal product ranges for sports retail categories.Ensure the right product mix across Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories across stores.Track and monitor store-level GM% aligned with business targets.Manage store-wise assortment planning and follow the SET Quantity process.Category Performance ManagementConduct weekly and monthly sales analysis at category and SKU level.Monitor sell-through %, ASP (Average Selling Price) and overall category performance.Identify slow-moving and ageing inventory and initiate liquidation plans in coordination with the team.Inventory & Stock ControlMaintain healthy stock cover (45–75 days) at store level.Manage replenishment planning and Reorder Level (ROL) monitoring.Reduce stock ageing and dead stock across stores.Visual Merchandising & Store CoordinationEnsure category display standards are maintained across stores.Support new store openings with range planning and assortment setup.Skills Required:Strong retail merchandising and category management knowledge.Good analytical and data interpretation skills for sales and inventory analysis.Proficiency in Excel / spreadsheets for reporting and analysis.Understanding of inventory management, stock planning, and replenishment cycles.Good coordination and communication skills to work with store teams and management.Basic understanding of visual merchandising standards in retail stores.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.2–4 years of experience in Retail Merchandising, preferably in sportswear, apparel, or footwear retail.Experience working with multi-store retail operations will be an added advantage.Work Location: In person