Head - Product Merchandising - Fashion

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Head of Product Merchandising to lead the product strategy, assortment planning, and merchandising function for our growing fashion business.

This role will be responsible for driving category growth, optimizing product mix, and delivering strong commercial performance while building a compelling and trend-forward product offering. We are open to candidates from the broader fashion ecosystem (apparel, accessories, footwear, lifestyle) who bring strong merchandising acumen.

Key Responsibilities :

1.Product Strategy & Planning :

• Define and execute the merchandising strategy in alignment with overall business goals
• Drive seasonal assortment planning, range architecture, and pricing strategy
• Identify white spaces and growth opportunities across categories

2.Category & Business Ownership :

• Own P&L for the category, ensuring revenue, margin, and inventory targets are met
• Monitor sell-through, inventory turns, and markdowns; take corrective actions
• Drive category expansion and new product development.

3.Trend & Consumer Insights :

• Stay ahead of global and local fashion trends .
• Translate insights into commercially viable product concepts
• Leverage data, customer feedback, and market intelligence to refine assortment.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership :

• Collaborate closely with design, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, and retail/e-commerce teams
• Ensure timely product launches and alignment across channels
• Partner with marketing for product storytelling and go-to-market strategies.

5. Vendor & Sourcing Management :

• Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timelines
• Build and manage a strong vendor ecosystem (domestic & international preferred)

6. Team Leadership :

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing merchandising team
• Establish strong processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• 10-15+ years of experience in fashion merchandising/category management/buying
• Strong commercial acumen and P&L ownership experience
• Deep understanding of trend forecasting, consumer behavior, and product lifecycle
• Proven ability to scale categories and drive growth
• Experience working with D2C, retail, or omnichannel brands is a plus
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Key Skills :

• Assortment planning & range building
• Inventory & demand planning
• Pricing & margin optimization
• Trend forecasting
• Vendor negotiation
• Data-driven decision making

What We're Looking For :

• A builder mindset with strong ownership
• Someone who can balance creativity with commercial performance
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice to Have :

• Exposure to international sourcing markets (China, Vietnam, Italy, etc.)
• Experience with premium or bridge-to-luxury brands
• Prior experience in scaling a category from 0 to 1 or 1 to 10