Qureos Mentor

Frido

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 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Supplier Discovery: Research and identify potential domestic and international suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
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 Supplier Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers, considering factors such as product quality, pricing, lead times, reliability, and sustainability.
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 Product Sourcing: Actively source products that meet specific product specifications, quality standards, and cost targets.
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 Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
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 Quality Control: Establish and implement quality control measures to ensure that sourced products meet or exceed our standards.
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 Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster long-term partnerships.
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 Market Research: Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and emerging product opportunities.
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 Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize product pricing.
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 Skills &amp; Qualification:
 
 
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 3+ years' experience in product sourcing (Consumer Durables).
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 Prior experience in Planning and Category Management, P&amp;L preferred.
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 Self-starter, and problem solver to identify process gaps and troubleshoot them.
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 Ability to execute in rapid growth and fast-paced environments ability to work with ambiguity in a start-up environment.
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 Note:
 
 Candidates from a product development and Sourcing background will be preferred. You can share your CV along with CTC and notice period details at himani.p@myfrido.com
 
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Product Sourcing Manager ( China Sourcing)

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 Job Description &ndash; Inventory &amp; Merchandising Planner (Retail)
 
 
 
 
 Location: Pune (On-site)
 
 
 
 
 Employment Type: Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 Department: Retail / Merchandising &amp; Supply Planning
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Frido
 
 
 
 Frido is a fast-growing comfort-tech brand focused on footwear designed for enhanced
 
 
 comfort, mobility, and long-hour usage. With a strong D2C presence and expanding offline
 
 
 retail network, we aim to deliver seamless and efficient customer experience across all
 
 
 channels. We are looking for an Inventory &amp; Merchandising Planner to strengthen our retail
 
 
 supply chain, inventory accuracy, and product availability at all stores.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Inventory &amp; Merchandising Planner will be responsible for end-to-end demand
 
 
 planning, stock allocation, replenishment, merchandising accuracy, and sales
 
 
 analysis across Frido&rsquo;s retail stores and modern trade outlets. This role ensures the right
 
 
 product is available at the right store, in the right quantity, at the right time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Inventory Planning &amp; Replenishment
 
 
 &bull; Plan and forecast inventory requirements for all Frido retail locations and partner
 
 
 stores.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure optimal stock levels based on sales velocity, seasonality, and product
 
 
 lifecycle.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor daily stock movement and initiate replenishment to avoid stock-outs or
 
 
 overstocking.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain ideal size curves, assortment planning, and SKU distribution per store.
 
 
 2. Merchandising &amp; Allocation
 
 
 &bull; Define merchandising plans for new store launches, category expansions, and
 
 
 product introductions.
 
 
 &bull; Allocate inventory based on store performance, regional trends, and demand
 
 
 patterns.
 
 
 &bull; Work with the Retail Sales Team to understand store-specific requirements and
 
 
 fast-moving styles.
 
 
 &bull; Manage display standards and ensure all stores follow Frido&rsquo;s visual merchandising
 
 
 SOPs.
 
 
 3. Demand Forecasting &amp; Sales Analysis
 
 
 &bull; Analyze historical sales trends, sell-through, seasonal peaks, and product adoption.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly demand forecasts for production and
 
 
 procurement teams.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct SKU-level performance reviews and recommend discontinuation or
 
 
 scaling up.
 
 
 &bull; Identify underperforming products and propose corrective actions.
 
 
 4. Stock Accuracy &amp; Operational Control
 
 
 &bull; Track inventory health: ageing stocks, slow movers, shortages, damages, and
 
 
 returns.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate with warehouse teams for timely dispatches and inventory counting.
 
 
 &bull; Implement best practices for inventory hygiene across stores.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure alignment between POS data, ERP records, and physical inventory.
 
 
 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with:
 
 
 o Retail Sales Teams &ndash; to increase store productivity
 
 
 o Supply Chain &amp; Warehouse &ndash; for dispatches and replenishment
 
 
 o Product &amp; Category Teams &ndash; for collection planning
 
 
 o Finance &ndash; for inventory valuation updates
 
 
 &bull; Provide insights on store performance, assortment needs, and new product
 
 
 opportunities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Qualifications Required
 
 
 
 &bull; 1&ndash;4 years of experience in retail inventory planning / merchandising / demand
 
 
 planning for D2C or retail brands.
 
 
 &bull; Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and MIS.
 
 
 &bull; Good understanding of retail operations, product assortment, and inventory flow.
 
 
 &bull; Ability to work with data and convert insights into actionable plans.
 
 
 Preferred
 
 
 &bull; Experience in footwear, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG, or D2C brands.
 
 
 &bull; Knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management software, or POS systems.
 
 
 &bull; Exposure to modern trade and LFR environments (Reliance, Shoppers Stop, etc.).
 
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Inventory & Merchandising Planner

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Product Sourcing Manager ( China Sourcing)

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