Assistant Manager-Buying

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing seasonal buying strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
• Support the creation of OTB (Open-to-Buy) plans and Range Architecture under the guidance of the Buying Head.
• Analyze category performance, sell-through, inventory movement, and market trends to improve buying efficiency and profitability.
• Monitor key business parameters such as sales performance, intake margins, pricing strategy, and category contribution.
• Coordinate closely with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams for smooth execution of buying plans.
• Maintain Buying MIS reports, seasonal calendars, assortment trackers, and business analysis reports.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking and market research to identify opportunities and assortment gaps.
• Support inventory optimization and product planning to maximize business performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in Buying/Merchandising within the Fashion/Apparel/Retail industry.
• Qualification: B.FTech / MFM / MBA from reputed institutes such as NIFT or equivalent preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, business reporting, and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of BI tools and macros will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of fashion retail trends and category management.