Assistant Buyer

About the Role :

We’re looking for a dynamic individual to support our Buying, merchandising and cross-functional project management initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who’s detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn the ropes of managing product lifecycles, vendor coordination, and executional excellence in a fast-paced D2C environment.

You’ll work closely with design, sourcing, marketing, and operations teams to ensure timely product launches and seamless cross-departmental alignment.

Key Responsibilities :

Product & Merchandising Coordination :

Support seasonal range planning and assortment finalization.

Maintain product master sheets and ensure timely updates on pricing, SKU codes, and inventory.

Track product lifecycle milestones — from sampling to production to launch.

Vendor & Production Management :

Coordinate with vendors and factories on sampling, approvals, and timelines.

Follow up on order execution, packaging specs, and dispatch schedules.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Create and manage timelines for key merchandising and marketing projects.

Track progress against deadlines, flag delays, and coordinate follow-ups with internal teams.

Support new product development (NPD) by aligning cross-functional milestones.

Reporting & Documentation :

Maintain trackers for ongoing projects and report weekly progress.

Assist in preparing data for internal reviews and seasonal line presentations.

Desired Skills & Attributes :

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Strong command over Excel, Google Sheets, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Monday).

Detail-oriented with strong time management and follow-up discipline.

Understanding of product development cycles and fashion merchandising basics.

Ability to multitask across projects and work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Graduate from NIFT, Pearl Academy, or other premier fashion / business institutes.

0–2 years of work experience in merchandising, production, or project management (internships included)

Passion for apparel, fashion, or consumer products with an analytical and execution-driven mindset.

What You’ll Gain :

Hands-on exposure to D2C fashion business operations.

Mentorship across merchandising, supply chain, and project execution.

Opportunity to grow into a full-fledged Merchandiser or Category Manager role within the organization.