Head of Merchandising (National Level)

Job Description

Title: Head of Merchandising (National Level)

Company Name: Jamuna Group

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Retail Store, Group of Companies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Retail Store, Group of Companies

• Age At least 30 years

• 10+ years of progressive merchandising experience, including significant leadership experience at the national level in a reputed retail, FMCG, or conglomerate organization.

• Strong strategic planning and commercial acumen

• Expertise in category management and assortment planning

• Supplier sourcing and contract negotiation skills

• Advanced analytical and data interpretation capability

• Inventory optimization and demand forecasting knowledge

• Leadership, coaching, and people management skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Result-oriented mindset with strong decision-making ability

• High integrity and professional ethics

Leading & Fast-Growing Conglomerate Group

Job Context

• We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and commercially driven Head of Merchandising to lead the company's merchandising function at the national level. The incumbent will be responsible for merchandising strategy, category management, sourcing, inventory optimization, supplier relationship management, pricing strategy, and leading a high-performing merchandising team to maximize sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Lead national merchandising operations across all business units and regions.

• Drive category management, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management.

• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate with local and international suppliers.

• Optimize inventory, stock turnover, and replenishment planning.

• Analyze market trends, customer insights, pricing, and competitor activities.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations.

• Monitor KPIs including sales, margins, GMROI, inventory aging, and sell-through.

• Build and mentor high-performing merchandising teams.

• Ensure policy compliance and continuous process improvement.

Salary:

• Negotiable based on qualifications & experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Negotiable salary package

• Performance-based incentives

• Career advancement opportunities

• Professional and collaborative work environment