Merchandising Operations

Wipro

8 - 12 years

Pune

Posted: 07/06/2025

Job Description

Opportunity with Wipro Ltd for Merchandising Operations Manager

Job Description

Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to increase revenue, maximize process efficiency & cost-effectiveness, and ensure excellent customer experience, through effective supervision of daily operations and personnel, contract compliance, resource optimization and capability development within an account.

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Do

  • Maximize process efficiency and cost effectiveness through strategic planning, contract compliance and governance mechanisms 

  • Strategy Planning with Senior Stakeholders 

    • Collaborate with leaders to provide strategic and operational plans associated with the account
    • Plan the strategy for the coming years by identifying new geographies for alternate revenue streams
    • Ensure a deep enough understanding of clients’ individual experiences to head off potential issues before they become problems 
  • Contract compliance & adherence 

    • Ensure all SLA parameters are met in the account and maintain a green card at all times
    • Review and drive appropriate actions/ systemic changes on internal and external audit findings to ensure no major non-compliances are cited
    • Monitor and review the account on various delivery parameters to ensure quality delivery as per budget and timelines

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  • Delivery governance in the account 

    • Understand customer goals and key performance metrics and ensure exceeding those goals throughout the project 
    • Ensure a green card for all accounts in terms of performance and quality
    • Monitor and review delivery dashboards/ MIS across accounts to track progress and identify potential red flags
    • Participate and share account performance across operational, quality and fulfillment parameters with internal and external stakeholders
    • Lead and manage project escalations, potential risks or early warning signs on project delivery to eliminate any revenue leakage
    • Ensure regular invoicing as per the contract terms and condition
    • Forecast and track key account metrics
  • Invoicing

    • Timely submission of invoices to the client as defined in the SOW
    • Provide information required and resolve any invoicing issues raised by the client
  • Collect and analyze statistics (costs, customer service metrics etc.)

  •  Assume responsibility of budgeting and tracking expenses

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  • Ensure outstanding performance against key metrics mentioned in the agreement

  • Regular cadence around contract compliance

    • Evaluate performance with key metrics (accuracy, customer service metrics etc.)
    • Set direction for the team, track progress against targets through regular cadence calls and course correct as require
    • Drive the focus of the team on quality and adherence to contract compliance processes
    • Drive and implement structured cadence around quality, both process and transactional
    • Cadence with delivery lead to ensure margins are met and the account numbers are at par to what is committed 
    • Weekly calls with WFM to ensure resource optimization, compliance to the manpower numbers agreed in the contract, future planning in case of ramp ups etc.

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  • Resource Allocation & Retention
    • Conduct effective resource planning to maximize the productivity of resources (people, technology etc.)
    • Review and monitor resource planning and fulfillment in line with account requirements and costs of delivery 
    • Optimize manpower and minimize leakages by working closely with delivery head
    • Ensure retention by offering relevant trainings and certifications of all allocated resources 
    • Lead one-on-one floor connect and other engagement activities to improve stickiness of the delivery team 
  • Collaborate and influence internal key stakeholders to manage and resolve issues to ensure fulfillment and flawless delivery of projects

Position Title: Merchandising Operations Manager

Location: Anywhere in India

Shift Timings: 1PM to 10PM (Candidate should be flexible with US shift timings too)

Primary Responsibilities:

  •       Leadership in all phases of product selection and development for both catalog and web.
  •       Interact daily with Creative, E-Commerce, Inventory, Global Sourcing, Domestic Vendors and Technical Design teams to coordinate merchandising objectives and support cross collaboration.
  •        Conduct competitive research by shopping catalog and retail competition to identify key items and trends.
  •        Assist Merchandise Manager/Senior Merchandise Manager in the reporting of business results and Key Performance Indicators.
  •        Ensures all products are ready in advance of merchant meetings or on as needed basis
  •        Communicate as needed with Merchandising, Creative, and QA/QC on behalf of buying team in regards to project and sample status, sku worksheets, and packaging/labeling needs
  •         Attend team meetings with merchandising and creative, as needed
  •         Assist in the packing by shot number by spread for photo-shoots
  •         Prepare analysis as directed
  •         Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
  •         Update all Asset Map detail pages to facilitate catalog publication, using PowerPoint
  •         General administrative duties and data entry
  •         Review & comment on submits & PP samples

Secondary Responsibilities:

  •        Create solutions for new opportunities for e-commerce clients.
  •         Present those solutions to the clients.
  •         Co-ordinate for pricing etc with various Wipro functions.
  •         Help with pre-sales for merchandising function from a Wipro perspective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising
  • Minimum 8-12 years of merchandising or product related experience required
  • Ability to multitask required
  • Strong communication and follow up skills required
  • Detail orientation and organizational skills a must
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a must

 

About Company

Wipro Limited is a global information technology, consulting, and business process services company based in India. Founded in 1945, Wipro provides a wide range of services, including software development, IT infrastructure management, and business consulting. The company serves various industries, such as banking, healthcare, and manufacturing, and is known for its focus on innovation and sustainability. With a presence in over 50 countries, Wipro is recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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