FMCG Purchase Manager

FMCG MERCHANDISER Location: Panchkula, Haryana Industry: FMCG / Retail Experience: 3–8 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced FMCG Merchandiser responsible for category planning, assortment, product selection, vendor coordination, pricing, stock availability, and sales & margin improvement across FMCG categories. Key ResponsibilitiesManage FMCG product categories from product selection to store availability . Conduct SKU analysis, assortment planning and SKU rationalization . Analyze sales, stock, margins, ageing and inventory turnover. Prepare category-wise buying and replenishment plans based on sales trends. Coordinate with vendors for product availability, pricing, schemes, promotions and delivery . Negotiate with suppliers on cost, margins, payment terms, MOQ and commercial conditions . Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, excess and ageing inventory and take corrective actions. Maintain optimum stock levels across stores/DC. Coordinate with purchase, supply chain, warehouse and store teams. Track competitor pricing, product launches, market trends and consumer demand. Develop and maintain MIS reports, sales reports, stock reports and category performance dashboards . Monitor Gross Margin, Sell-through %, Stock Turnover, GMROI and inventory days . Support promotional planning, offers, schemes and seasonal merchandise planning. Ensure correct product master data, pricing and SKU information. Identify opportunities for new products, private labels and category expansion . Review vendor performance and ensure timely dispatch and delivery. Conduct regular review of category performance with management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Sales Growth % Gross Margin % Stock Turnover Sell-through % Inventory Days GMROI SKU Productivity Slow & Non-Moving Stock % Stock Availability / Fill Rate Purchase Price Variance Vendor Performance Category Profitability Candidate ProfileGraduate/MBA in Retail Management, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field preferred. 3–8 years of relevant experience in FMCG Buying, Merchandising or Category Management . Strong knowledge of FMCG categories and retail operations. Experience with modern retail / supermarket / hypermarket preferred. Strong Excel and MIS skills. Good analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to work with vendors, stores, warehouse and internal stakeholders. Candidates from DMart, Reliance Retail, Vishal Mega Mart, Spencer's, More, Big Bazaar/Future Group, Walmart or similar retail organizations will be preferred.