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Salty

Merchandise Buyer

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Job Description

Started by graduates of SRCC, LSR, and ISB - we are one of the fastest-growing fashion accessories brands in India (think of jewellery, sunglasses, watches among other categories)

Within our short journey, we've fulfilled close to 1 million orders

Here is your chance to be a part of the core team of a young and energetic startup, as we build this rocketship

Role Summary

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Merchandise Buyer to support our buying and merchandising team. This role will work closely with marketing teams and vendors to ensure the right product mix, smooth procurement, timely deliveries, and accurate tracking across the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in fashion buying, merchandising, and sourcing within a high-growth D2C brand.

Key ResponsibilitiesBuying & Product Support

  • Handle product selection aligned with current trends, customer demand, and brand direction
  • Support in planning the right product mix across categories
  • Track market trends, competitor products, and pricing

Purchase Order & Vendor Management

  • Create, process, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) accurately
  • Coordinate with vendors on pricing, MOQs, timelines, and delivery schedules
  • Assist in vendor negotiations and cost optimizations
  • Maintain strong day-to-day communication with suppliers

Operations & Tracking

  • Maintain shipment and delivery trackers (production, dispatch, ETA, GRN)
  • Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery
  • Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for inwarding and quality checks

Data & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate buying data, cost sheets, and vendor records
  • Prepare weekly reports on PO status, delays, and inventory movement
  • Use Excel to analyze sales trends and buying performance

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 47 years of experience in buying / merchandising / retail operations
  • Experience in fashion accessories, jewellery, apparel, or lifestyle categories
  • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas)
  • Understanding of sourcing, lead times, and vendor coordination
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Good communication and follow-up skills

Good to Have

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Exposure to D2C / e-commerce brands

What We're Looking For

  • Enthusiastic and proactive mindset
  • Willingness to learn and grow into a full-fledged buyer role
  • Comfortable working with multiple vendors and deadlines
  • Someone who enjoys both creative product work and structured execution

Why Join SALTY

  • Work closely with founders and senior leadership
  • High ownership and learning exposure
  • Be part of a young, ambitious, fast-scaling fashion brand

Note: Ad part of our hiring process, we have made an interactive and gamified form to get a better overall understanding of your candidature. The form would be required to fill in one go

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