- Execute a merchandise assortment plan that supports the financial, merchandising and marketing objectives set by senior management.
- Constantly achieve target hit rates for new launches and drive share of rebuy portfolio.
- Drive sales, conversion, margin, inventory turn and other web KPIs including sell through.
- Participate in open-to-buy meetings with planning and provide feedback. Work with planner to arrive on seasonal spend by product category.
- Has good knowledge of global fashion and trends and maintains this by constantly researching this as part of everyday life.
- Takes accountability for delivering a customer focused and design-led product range, achieved through effective market research, comp shops and inspirational trips.
- Correctly identifies new trends and new products relevant to the customer base. Works to continuously better the fashion product offering and ensure newness.
- Suggests timings for product launches and work on ideas for product promotion. Feeds information into marketing teams of channel partners.
- Work with channels to customize India buying plan as per channel requirements.
- Develops exclusive product by providing design brief to the in-house menswear designer.
- Works with the in-house sourcing teams, using vendors design resources where possible, to create fashion credible clothing ranges.
- Comfort working with fast-fashion model with low order quantities and fast replenishments.
- Works with garment tech to ensure fit and quality adheres to international standards.
- Negotiates costings with suppliers while working together with the in-house sourcing teams.
- Manages product lead times and monitor the critical path to ensures products are delivered on time
- Ensures the final range delivered is both balanced and appropriate for the time of year.
- Helps to interpret reports and to predict future sales. Trades product together with the Planner.
- Manages repeat buys and cancellations with in-house sourcing teams
- Interprets feedback from customers and reacts to any changes in customer demand
- Regularly audits the available product catalogue across channels, to ensure it is both well-represented and accurately described.
- Review product customer ratings across channels and take corrective action.
- Manages the order raising process and ensures all buying documents are maintained.
- Train, develop, and mentor the Assistant Buyer
- Background within a men's private label buying role. 7-10 years of work experience, e-commerce strongly preferred.
- Must have strong negotiation skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to make quick decisions.
- Excellent excel and power point skills.
- Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, start-up experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt them for different audiences. vendors, internal partners, stakeholders and leadership.
- Comfort and ability to work with cross-cultural teams across time-zones.
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Buyer - Menswear - Bengaluru, India - STYLI
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Mens Apparel Buyer, Private Label – STYLI
Relates to and understands the target fashion market to source, develop and select products which will appeal to the customer. Is self-assured, persuasive and prepared to take risks when interpreting and predicting fashion trends. Has a flair for fashion and possesses a strong sense of imagination and creativity. Reports into the Head of Buying.
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