Associate Merchandise Planner

Junior Buyer

We are hiring for one of our Client who is in to kids fashion- Ecommerce Industry and looking for a Junior Buyer.

2 to 6 years of proven experience in Kids fashion( E-commerce)

Here’s what will be expected out of you every day

➢ Update and monitor stock movement, markdowns, promotions and clearances.

➢ Closely work with vendors and ensure timely resolve to any issues and maintain vendor detail management.

➢ Sample management and coordination with internal photoshoot studios.

➢ Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors.

➢ The position requires you to be analytical and take data-based decisions and ensure to work towards increasing volumes and margins and assess cost optimization opportunities.

➢ Competition Mapping : Have an in-depth knowledge of competition / Industry and brands.

➢ Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, make Hopscotch the preferred platform.

➢ Find opportunities to suggest for future growth.

➢ Develop and implement industry best practices.

➢ Know the customer : Deeply understand customer behaviour and demand in Kids wear.

➢ Assortment completeness : Identify and onboard the best brands to achieve Hopscotch Assortment Vision. Build supply where gaps have been identified, with best in market brands- prices launches. Drive success rate, product conversion and top line via stronger assortment.

➢ Know the competition : Understand online and offline players. Ensure Hopscotch selection stays well ahead of competition, make Hopscotch the preferred platform for brands.

➢ Customer experience : Deep ties to ensure best replenishment and freshness in assortment from brands.

What we want :

➢ Educational background – NIFT / MBA is preferred with min 2-6 years’ relevant experience.

➢ Proficient with MS Office.

➢ Knowledge of E-commerce retail in kids wear experience is an advantage.

➢ Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities.

➢ Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, data driven decision making.

➢ Ability to connect with people across teams & levels. Proven experience leading cross-functional projects.

➢ Excellent verbal and written communication.

➢ Must be willing to learn.

➢ Innovative, team oriented, and have a desire to participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Interested candidates can send resume on

anita.kulkarni@talentcorner.in