Responsibilities

Responsible for creating & implementing buying and product strategy and tactical plans for kids dept.
Products must reflect the retail trends at best commercial value, thereby ensuring delivery of sales and margins for the department.
Adequate stock management to meet the strategic goals of the department.
Responsible for negotiating the price and ensuring delivery arrangements with Suppliers/Vendors within a set timeline.
Maintain a good retail interface with territories on stock management and product feedback.
Liaise with VM & marketing team for effective product launch, visual display & media campaigns.
Determine the buying requirements and formulates the buying plan along with planning as per budget for the assigned category, based on the analysis of the historical trends and future forecasts.
Ensure constant cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and/ or selecting appropriate vendor mix.
Gather information on fashion trends through trade shows/inspirational trips and utilize the same in building competitive product proposition.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in fashion/supply chain/management or similar.
Proficient in Excel.
Excellent communicator and a team player.
Must have 3+ years of experience in product buying/ Retail merchandising in Kids wear.

Buyer – Kids Apparel