Associate Buyer - Western Fashion

Experience- 1-3 Years

Role and Responsibilities

• To contribute to the development of the divisional Buying and Merchandising strategy and to work within this strategy at all times.
• To work with merchandising team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders.
• Identify possible future product offerings by conducting thorough research about what customers are looking for next and the technological trends that are coming up.
• Plan pricing strategies on various product lines with the marketing department and management and aim to reach an agreement with suppliers that allow for optimal pricing.
• Developing and sourcing the right product at the right time to meet customer requirements
• Maximizing current sourcing channels and identifying new opportunities
• Supporting negotiations and working with supply base to ensure that best costs and margins are achieved
• Working closely with Designers on developing styles;

design research trips, fabric & print advice and informing best sellers for move-on styles.

management of stock, style options, quantities, promotions and markdowns.

management of stock, style options, quantities, promotions and markdowns.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Graduate / Diploma in design / apparel merchandising, NIFT (GMT / FD / Textile / KDT / D&D), Pearl academy (IFTP)