Job Title: Fashion Buyer
Experience: 25 Years (On site)
Department: Merchandising / Buying
Role Overview
We are looking for a Fashion Buyer who has a strong understanding of fashion trends and inventory planning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selecting the right products, planning quantities, and ensuring smooth stock movement to maximize sales and minimize slow-moving inventory.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify emerging fashion trends and translate them into commercially viable product assortments.
- Plan product assortment and quantity based on demand forecasting and historical sales data.
- Analyze sales performance and product data to optimize product mix and inventory levels.
- Monitor inventory movement and identify slow-moving products.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve sell-through and clear slow-moving stock.
- Conduct regular trend research and competitor analysis.
- Coordinate with the marketing team to promote key products and seasonal collections.
- Work closely with merchandising, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure product availability and timely replenishment.
- Maintain optimal stock levels while ensuring efficient inventory turnover.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences.
- Experience in inventory planning and stock management.
- Strong analytical and sales data interpretation skills.
- Ability to identify slow-moving inventory and develop action plans.
- Good coordination and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- 25 years of experience in fashion buying, merchandising, or retail planning.
- Experience in fashion retail, apparel, or lifestyle brands preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Excel or inventory planning tools is a plus.
