Retail Merchandiser

Lenskart is India’s leading omnichannel eyewear retailer, known for its strong online presence and offline presence across ~2,000 retail stores across the country. We are looking to build AI First and Product led Replenishment function that will focus on the following focus areas:

1. Drive Growth

• Ensure store-specific assortment by making sure the right and most relevant SKUs (PIDs) are available at each store
• Use sales velocity, regional demand, and store potential to drive incremental growth through smarter inventory placement

2. Demand Sensing

• Analyze sales trends across regions, clusters, and store types .
• Continuously fine-tune replenishment logic based on seasonality, sell-through, local demand surges, and emerging trends.
• Predict demand spikes around new launches, marketing campaigns, or local events

3. Merchandise Optimization & Space Productivity

• Work with Category and Merchandising teams to optimize space allocation across fixtures and store layouts .
• Customize store-wise planograms and inventory mix to maximize sales per square foot .
• Balance best sellers, newness, and core assortment for each store based on footfall and sales patterns

4. Replenishment & Fulfillment Execution

• Lead Automated and JIT Replenishment Systems to ensure:

-High availability of best sellers

-Low inventory on slow movers

-High freshness and newness on shelves

• Configure and enhance system-led replenishment triggers based on real-time sales and stock data.
• Minimize stock-outs and aging inventory

5. Store & Warehouse Coordination

• Ensure smooth flow of inventory between warehouses and stores.
• Address store-level availability issues and work with operations teams to resolve gaps.
• Drive inter-store and inter-warehouse transfers where required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 4–7 years of experience in Merch Replenishment, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or FMCG
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, SCM, Ops, Fashion or related field (MBA preferred)
• Strong first-principle problem-solving skills
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
• Right Attitude with hunger to grow
• AI-first in their thinking