Apparel Jobs in Mumbai

Chief Operating Officer (COO) Fashion/Apparel Location: Mumbai Function: Profit & Loss (P&L) Industry: Retail | Fashion & Lifestyle | D2C | Internet & Start-Ups Employment Type: Full-Time Mandate By: PSS About the Client: PSS has been exclusively mandated to hire a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for a well-established and fast-growing retail conglomerate with a diversified fashion and lifestyle brand portfolio. With a growing footprint across India and select international markets, the group is now looking to transform one of its core fashion brands into a dominant market leader across offline and digital channels. Role Overview: We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven COO with a proven track record of scaling fashion/apparel brands across merchandising, sourcing, product development, marketing, and design. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for someone who can own and drive the end-to-end P&L, fuel innovation, and build a high-performance omnichannel business. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & P&L Ownership Own the full P&L responsibility for the brand across both offline (retail) and online (D2C/e-commerce/marketplace) channels. Convert business vision into structured plans with clear metrics and deliverables. Partner with the CEO and Board to steer the brand s long-term growth strategy, operational scalability, and profitability. Merchandising & Category Management Lead the merchandising and assortment strategy across all categories and seasons to ensure trend alignment, inventory efficiency, and gross margin optimization. Build structured seasonal calendars, pricing architecture, and launch strategies in sync with consumer and market insights. Sourcing & Supply Chain Optimization Establish robust, cost-efficient sourcing strategies across India and global markets. Develop scalable vendor partnerships while reducing lead times and improving quality assurance. Product Development & Design Innovation Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to consumer, ensuring alignment with brand ethos and trend insights. Work closely with design, development, and merchandising teams to launch cutting-edge, consumer-relevant collections. Marketing, Brand & Consumer Experience Lead integrated marketing efforts across digital, retail, influencer, and brand-building campaigns. Align product, pricing, positioning, and storytelling for maximum consumer resonance. Drive customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty programs that strengthen brand affinity. Leadership & Cross-Functional Excellence Build and mentor a cross-functional team spanning design, sourcing, marketing, merchandising, and operations. Instill a culture of agility, innovation, accountability, and excellence. Design systems, workflows, and analytics for efficient omnichannel scaling. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: 15+ years in fashion/apparel/retail with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role (COO, BU Head, or equivalent). Domain Expertise: Deep exposure to merchandising, sourcing, design, marketing, and category management within fashion or lifestyle brands. Strong commercial acumen with a clear grasp of P&L drivers, consumer behavior, and pricing strategies. Demonstrated ability to scale a brand across retail and D2C channels with a focus on innovation and efficiency. Proven track record in team leadership, strategic execution, and operational excellence. Be at the forefront of redefining fashion retail for a leading brand with strong backing and market momentum. Work with a visionary leadership team focused on category innovation and growth. Lead transformation in a high-impact role with autonomy and a clear mandate for success. Drive a culture of creativity, speed, and performance in a brand poised for national and global recognition.