Position- Buyer (GR)

Key Responsibilities:     

1. Lead the Buying & Merchandising, range selection, Costing and negotiating activities for the brand.
2. Forecast trends and share inputs with the design team for range development every season.
3. Ensure base quantity for each counter is pumped in beginning of the season, track and maintain optimum base quantity at all times.
4. Studying past sales data and buying the merchandise.
5. Managing sell-through by optimum replenishments and stock rotations
6. Plan for Store Merchandise and ensure stock availability in all stores.
7. Maintaining product mix on aspects of seasonality and market acceptance.
8. Fit Session (Trial) during range presentation to forecast hot trends, style would work better in the market. Dependent on MRP and category.
9. Interacting with the design and development team to understand the market trend. Track on best seller and least sold merchandise. Work on feedback mechanism on style/trend
10. Monitor and ensure the quality of the products is as per the desired standards
11. Study and monitor the inventory to study the fast moving and slow-moving products and take necessary actions.
12. Closely co-ordinate with Store Managers on utilization of stock to achieve a target of maintaining inventory of current season.                                   

Job Requirement:

1. Overall Experience: 7+ years of experience into Buying and Merchandising role
2. Knowledge and experience in working with local artisans, weavers etc
3. Industry Experience: Apparel
4. Educational Qualification: Post Graduation
5. Strong analytical skills
6. Behavioral Skills Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and team management skills.
7. Technical Skills Required: Strong business acumen and decision making skills, must be good with numbers and well versed with the current trends in fashion.