Mar 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Chennai · On-site

• Lead end-to-end merchandising process governance across retail sourcing, vendor lifecycle management, and assortment planning workflows
• Design and drive structured retail bidding (RFP/RFQ) processes to enable competitive sourcing and improved commercial outcomes
• Establish vendor onboarding, compliance, and performance evaluation frameworks including scorecards and periodic review cadence
• Standardize merchandising operating model covering range planning, pricing approvals, promotion workflows, and new product introduction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, planning, supply chain, finance, and technology teams to streamline operational handoffs
• Improve data governance for SKU creation, vendor master data, and purchase order accuracy through process controls and automation
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and enhance margin visibility
• Support system enhancements for merchandising platforms by translating business requirements into functional process improvements
• Define KPIs for sourcing efficiency, vendor performance, and merchandising compliance to enable data-driven decision-making
• Drive stakeholder adoption of standardized processes through training, documentation, and change management initiatives