Buying & Merchandising Analyst

Job Profile – Buying & Merchandising Analyst

Overview

The Buying & Merchandising Analyst plays a key role in linking the design and sales teams with production and vendor partners. This position supports Chemistry’s buying decisions through data-driven analysis, ensures timely execution of seasonal buys, and oversees the smooth flow from order placement to product delivery while maintaining quality and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Buying Support

Assist in finalising seasonal and core assortment buys based on trend and sales data.

Create detailed buy sheets and PO summaries for vendor communication.

Track budgets, product quantities, and delivery timelines.

Merchandising & Sales Analysis

Analyse weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales performance by category, style, and store.

Prepare easy-to-read dashboards and reports for management review.

Identify bestsellers, slow movers, and key opportunities to guide future buys.

Vendor & Production Coordination

Follow up with vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and quality adherence.

Liaise with internal QC, logistics, and warehouse teams for smooth intake.

Maintain updated vendor trackers for timelines, quantities, and exceptions.

Process & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of buys, deliveries, and revisions.

Generate summary reports for each season comparing plan vs actual.

Support cross-departmental meetings with data summaries and status updates.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, charts).

Understanding of garment buying and production timelines.

Excellent communication and follow-up discipline.

Eye for product quality and commerciality.

Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Experience & Background

2–5 years’ experience in buying, merchandising, or production coordination in fashion retail or export house.

Graduate in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field.

Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (Airtable / Google Sheets / ERP a plus).