Buying Assistant

Role Summary

Drive sales and service the demand optimally in the assigned category for the concept by ensuring the availability of the right product and brand mix at the right time

Summary and Responsibilities

Be aware of the trends prevailing in the market

Timely and efficient implementation of buying and seasonal calendar

Ensure on time orders and re-orders

Ensure timely implementation of the planograms

Track sales performance

Regularly collect and analyze product feedback

Manage relationships with vendors and internal teams

Key Role

Product Planning

Understand the trends prevailing in the international market and customize the same to suit the needs of the domestic market

Align buy with the plan and drive the sales, margin and inventory for the category as per the budget

Ensure range presentation is submitted to the concerned stakeholders at defined period

Define min max and inner / outer carton quantities and planogram the new ranges and concepts based on stock density

Initiate buying as per OTB and ensure timely delivery and availability of right stocks at the store

Timely and efficient implementation of buying and seasonal calendar

Ensure on time orders, re-orders are aligned to the financial norms

Manage end to end process of product PO, confirmations, inspections, shipments and deliveries

Prepare FABs and training module for assigned category

Product Presentation

Ensure timely implementation of the planograms

Coordinate with the design team and vendors for the right packaging of the product

Coordinate product availability for photo shoots, and products to be in the floor that are in catalogue

Product Performance

Track sales performance for category post launch and take required action

Regularly collect and analyze product feedback during store visits and sell through reports

Conduct periodic surveys to understand customer behavior, competition mapping and arrive at strategy pricing

Monitor the ageing of stock with reference to overall stock holding as per defined norms

Analyze and make recommendations for space planning to ensure the SPF and MPF for the department is in line with concept performance

Work closely with Planning and MC, VM, Designer, Graphic designer to translate category goals on the floor and for adequate stock availability on the floor

Relationship management

Manage relationships with brand partners, vendors, retail and planning team

Manage internal relationships for smoother implementation of business process