WHY JOIN AMPM?This is more than a merchandising leadership role - it is an opportunity to lead the function end-to-end and shape the commercial backbone of a growing luxury fashion brand.At AMPM, you will have the opportunity to: Lead the complete merchandising function with ownership across planning, buying, and commercial performance. Build systems and processes from the ground up with direct founder collaboration. Grow into a larger leadership role as the organization expands across new markets. Make a real impact during a critical growth phase of a brand with global ambitions.If you are a strategic merchandising leader who thrives on ownership, structured thinking, and building scalable systems, we would love to hear from you.Position: Manager - Buying & MerchandiseReports To: COOLocation: Noida, IndiaRole Type: Strategic LeadershipDepartment: Buying, Merchandising & PlanningRole PurposeThe Merchandising Manager is a revenue-critical leadership role responsible for driving commercial performance, inventory health, and product strategy alignment across AMPMs retail stores, online platform, and international exhibitions.This role ensures that design vision converts into profitable product movement.It goes beyond buying and planning to become a commercial custodian of:Revenue growthInventory efficiencyMargin disciplineStore productivityExhibition commercial successOmnichannel assortment consistencyThe Merchandising Manager must balance creativity with commercial discipline, ensuring AMPM operates like a structured global fashion brand.This is a strategic commercial role not only operational coordination.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. Buying & Seasonal Range StrategyDevelop seasonal merchandise range plans aligned to brand positioning and revenue targetsFinalize buy quantities, depth, breadth, and pricing (MRP alignment)Conduct trend and competitive analysis for informed buying decisionsAlign range architecture across couture, ready-to-wear, and core linesEnsure exhibitions and international events are supported with commercially viable assortmentsB. Merchandise Planning & Inventory ManagementCreate annual and seasonal OTB (Open to Buy) plansMonitor sell-through weekly and monthly to optimize buying decisionsReduce deadstock and manage markdown strategy scientificallyEnsure ideal stock turn ratiosMaintain optimal inventory levels across 4 retail stores and onlineExecute store-wise product allocation and replenishment strategyBuild structured liquidation plans for slow-moving inventoryMonitor warehouse flow and stock accuracyC. Sales & Performance AnalyticsTrack category-level profitability, margins, and stock turnAnalyze weekly performance reports to identify fast/slow-moving SKUsIdentify gaps in assortment and recommend corrective actionBuild performance dashboards aligned to business targetsForecast revenue based on seasonal sell-through trendsD. Cross-Functional AlignmentWork closely with Design to align commercial viability and creative directionCoordinate with Production on TNA calendar and delivery timelinesPartner with Retail Operations to execute merchandising plansAlign with Marketing for product launches and campaignsWork with Finance for margin planning and pricing strategiesCollaborate with Warehouse for stock movement efficiencyE. Systems & Commercial DisciplineStandardize reporting templatesBuild structured planning systemsImprove forecast accuracy year-on-yearDevelop SOPs for planning and allocationEnsure merchandising decisions are data-driven