General Manager – Merchandising

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven General Manager – Merchandising to lead the complete merchandising function across Chase Value and Eminent. This strategic leadership position carries end‑to‑end accountability for product, sourcing, merchandise planning, buying, inventory and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead overall merchandising strategy, buying and commercial direction for both brands.
• Drive end‑to‑end sourcing, design, product development, fabric procurement, production, QA and vendor management.
• Lead annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise planning, including demand forecasting, OTB, assortment and inventory investment.
• Own inventory productivity, replenishment, stock availability, ageing and liquidation strategies.
• Monitor sales, margin and profitability with focus on LFL growth and key retail KPIs.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Retail, E‑Commerce and Marketing teams for seamless execution.
• Lead, mentor and develop the merchandising team while contributing as a Management Committee member.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail Management or related field.
• 10–15+ years of strong experience in merchandising, buying, product development or retail, with senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience in fashion, apparel, lifestyle or multi‑category retail.
• Strong understanding of commercial merchandising, pricing, costing, margins, inventory and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple categories, diverse product portfolios and different retail business models.
• Strong strategic, commercial, analytical and decision‑making capability.

What we offer

• Dynamic Work Culture
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Market Competitive Remuneration