Merchandising Executive

About the Company

Lenskart is rapidly growing into one of the world’s leading eyewear companies by combining technology, design, manufacturing, and retail to create a seamless omnichannel shopping experience. Originating in India, we are expanding our footprint internationally across multiple markets including Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Role Overview

As a Merchandising Executive based in Singapore, you will be central to regional merchandising operations for Southeast Asia and the Middle East. This role demands collaboration across multiple countries including Singapore, Thailand, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, interfacing with teams in Buying, Supply Chain, Vendors, Retail, Marketing, and Training to launch new product collections and ensure their commercial success. The position offers deep involvement in product launches, inventory control, commercial tracking and cross-departmental coordination—an excellent platform for those wishing to grow a career in buying and merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the regional product launch process by maintaining a merchandising and launch calendar to ensure timely releases across all markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address dependencies and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Produce weekly reports monitoring sales performance, inventory health, and key metrics such as sell-through rates, stock coverage, gross margins, and average selling price.
• Analyze product performance to pinpoint best sellers and identify slow-moving or at-risk inventory, converting insights into actionable recommendations for buying decisions.
• Support buyers in order management and vendor coordination, ensuring product availability aligns with market plans.
• Maintain precise product data including SKUs, pricing, attributes, and sales information with high accuracy.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Vendors, Retail, Marketing, Content, and Training teams to facilitate smooth product launches and act as a primary liaison between the regional buying team and market teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in merchandising, buying, category management, merchandise planning, buying operations, or relevant retail functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with experience using Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and handling extensive datasets.
• Solid understanding of retail and merchandising metrics such as sell-through rates, stock cover, gross margin, inventory turnover, and average selling price.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into business insights and solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural, and cross-functional environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or related fields.
• Experience in eyewear, fashion, accessories, beauty, lifestyle, or specialty retail sectors is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, merchandising platforms, or retail planning tools is a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

• Gain regional exposure working across four diverse international markets and learn varied merchandising approaches.
• Engage in data-driven decision-making intersecting commercial and consumer insights.
• Contribute directly to business outcomes by actively managing product launches and performance tracking.
• Be part of a high-growth global enterprise expanding rapidly in international markets.
• Opportunity to grow your career with opportunities to collaborate closely with senior regional and functional leaders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We seek a curious, detail-oriented, and execution-driven individual comfortable handling data as well as managing practical challenges in product launches. The candidate should enjoy autonomy, fast-paced environments, and be adept at coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve results. If you are eager to take ownership and contribute to building a scaling regional retail business, this role provides an excellent opportunity.