Job Description

Analytics & Merchandising Executive

Location

: Chembur (Head Office)

Reporting to

: National Retail Operations Head

Function

: Retail Analytics, Merchandising & Business Insights

About Us:

Zouk is a modern Indian lifestyle brand creating 100% PeTA-approved vegan products, proudly Made in India. We specialize in bags, wallets, and footwear that blend design, functionality, and sustainability.

Backed by leading investors such as Stellaris Venture Partners, Titan Capital, and Sharp Ventures, Zouk is on a journey to become a globally iconic consumer brand. With 4,00,000+ happy customers, our products have been featured on CNBC TV18, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, and in popular films and web series like Sherni, Majaa Maa, Little Things 3, and Hush Hush. We were also recognized as PeTA India's Best Vegan Wallets Brand (2021).

At Zouk, we're building a purpose-driven brand for the modern Indian consumer.

Role Purpose:

The Analytics & Merchandising Executive will own data-driven merchandise planning and performance analytics across offline stores and marketplaces. This is a hands-on role, focused on ensuring the right product, right quantity, right time, and right location--while improving sell-through, reducing inventory risk, and maximizing gross margins.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Retail & Merchandising Analytics

Track store-wise, city-wise, and category-wise performance Build dashboards for sell-through, inventory aging, GMROI, and size/color/style performance Identify underperforming SKUs and recommend markdowns, transfers, or exits Partner with Ops & Category teams to improve store productivity metrics (SPH, conversion, ATV)

2. Merchandise Planning & Buying Support

Support annual and seasonal merchandise planning (OTB, category mix, depth vs width) Translate business targets into SKU-level buy quantities Work closely with Product & Design teams to identify winning silhouettes, materials, and price points Own store assortment planning (Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 cities)

3. Inventory & Supply Chain Alignment

Monitor inventory health across stores, warehouse, and channels Recommend inter-store transfers, replenishment triggers, and liquidation strategies Reduce dead stock, excess cover, and stock-outs on fast movers

4. Business Intelligence & Decision Support

Create actionable MIS for leadership (weekly/monthly reviews) Analyze impact of promotions, new store launches, VM changes, and price revisions Support strategic decisions with data-backed insights

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Retail Ops, Supply Chain, Finance, and E-commerce Analytics teams Act as the single source of truth for merchandising performance data

Key Metrics of Success:

Improved sell-through % Reduced inventory aging (>120 days) Increased GMROI Lower stock-outs on top 20% SKUs Improved forecast accuracy vs actuals

Candidate Profile:

Must-Have

4-7 years of experience in retail analytics, merchandising, or planning (fashion/lifestyle preferred) Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills Experience with BI tools (Power BI / Tableau / Looker preferred) Strong understanding of retail KPIs, inventory planning, and SKU-level analytics Hands-on experience with offline retail data (mandatory)

Good-to-Have

Exposure to D2C or omnichannel retail Experience in fast-growing consumer brands SQL or basic automation skills Experience with ERP / POS systems

Behavioral Traits

Strong business judgment Data-first mindset with ability to challenge assumptions Structured, detail-oriented, and outcome-focused Comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment

Why Join Us?

At Zouk, you will be joining a young and dynamic team, making a significant impact on the growth of a rapidly expanding brand. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an exciting journey, where you can:

Learn and grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Work alongside seasoned D2C experts and top investors. Have the opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly growing company. Be part of a culture that values creativity, enthusiasm, and collaboration
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you have 4+ years of hands-on experience in retail analytics, merchandising, or merchandise planning? Do you have experience analyzing SKU-level performance (sell-through, inventory aging, GMROI)? Have you worked in fashion, lifestyle, accessories, or consumer retail brands? Have you worked with offline retail store data (store-wise, city-wise performance)? (Mandatory) Have you been directly involved in merchandise planning / buying support (OTB, category mix, depth vs width)? Have you used any BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker for retail dashboards? What is your Current CTC, Expected CTC & Notice Period?
Work Location: In person