Opportunity Information
JOB-186
1
Business/ Retailer/ Shop/ Merchant
Mid Career
Regular/ Full Time
On Site
Karachi
The Role
Ideas (Pvt.) Limited, a Gul Ahmed Textile Mills company, is hiring a Merchandiser for its Footwear & Bags category in Karachi (permanent position) to plan assortments, coordinate vendors and manage inventory and sales performance.
•Support seasonal and monthly merchandise planning for shoes and bags by managing high-volume assortments, optimizing price points and value, and tracking the complete product lifecycle from sampling to bulk production •Coordinate domestic and overseas vendor sourcing by supporting cost negotiations, managing order placements and production timelines, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with quality, packaging, and labeling standards, while maintaining accurate vendor and product master data •Coordinate closely with planning, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure timely purchase order creation, barcode opening, vendor invoicing, and smooth execution of cross-functional processes •Track competitor pricing, product trends, and market demand to identify best-selling products, emerging opportunities, and potential repeat orders •Monitor stock levels, sell-through, weeks of cover, and inventory aging to maintain optimal availability, minimize excess and obsolete stock, anticipate demand trends, and support the timely launch of new designs •Analyze category- and SKU-level sales, stock, and margin performance, prepare regular reports and dashboards for management decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce waste •Maintain accurate inventory data across Power BI, planning, and inventory management systems while improving processes, reporting, and controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies and operational standards
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
3- 4 years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor 16 Years: Fashion, Retail Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
3-4 years of merchandising experience, preferably in mass retail; experience handling large volumes and multiple vendors Preferred: Hands-on experience in shoes and/ or bags categories
Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, MS Excel, Costing & Pricing, Margin Management, Vendor Negotiation, Analytical Skills
Preferred: AI Tools
Salary, Compensation & Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Provident Fund
- EOBI
- Annual Bonus
- Ideas Shopping Discounts
Ideas (Pvt.) Limited