Junior Associate, Merchandising

Aza Fashions

Role Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Associate – Merchandising to support the merchandising team in managing daily operations, preparing product linesheets, coordinating with stores, and ensuring smooth execution of merchandising activities. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate product information, coordinating with internal teams, tracking merchandise movement, and providing day-to-day operational support to ensure efficient merchandising and retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Linesheet Preparation & Product Management
• Prepare and maintain product linesheets with accurate product details, descriptions, styles, colours, sizes, pricing, and images.
• Coordinate with design, production, and merchandising teams to collect relevant product information.
• Ensure linesheets are updated regularly and shared with relevant internal teams and retail partners.
• Maintain product databases, SKU details, and other merchandising records.
• Check product information for accuracy and consistency before circulation.
• Store Coordination
• Act as a point of contact between the merchandising team and retail stores for day-to-day coordination.
• Coordinate with store teams regarding product availability, stock requirements, and merchandise-related updates.
• Follow up on store requirements, product queries, and pending requests.
• Collect regular store feedback on product performance, customer preferences, and stock movement.
• Ensure timely communication of product launches, new arrivals, price updates, and merchandising instructions to stores.
• Day-to-Day Merchandising Operations
• Assist in daily merchandising activities and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Track product availability, stock movement, and replenishment requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and store teams for merchandise dispatches and transfers.
• Maintain trackers and reports related to stock, sales, new launches, and product movement.
• Support the team in preparing weekly and monthly merchandising reports.
• Assist in coordinating product samples, catalogues, and merchandise-related documentation.
• Internal Team Coordination
• Coordinate with design, production, sourcing, warehouse, sales, and retail teams to ensure smooth information flow.
• Follow up on pending activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day operational issues related to products and stores.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the merchandising team as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong follow-up skills.
• Basic understanding of fashion, retail, and merchandising.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of daily responsibilities.