Buying Assistant

Description

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

• Ensure range presentation is submitted to the concerned stakeholders at defined period
• Manage relationships with brand partners, vendors, retail and planning team
• Coordinate with the design team and vendors for the right packaging of the product
• Be aware of the trends prevailing in the market
• Monitor the ageing of stock with reference to overall stock holding as per defined norms
• Initiate buying as per OTB and ensure timely delivery and availability of right stocks at the store
• Define min max and inner/outer carton quantities and planogram the new ranges and concepts based on stock density
• Regularly collect and analyze product feedback during store visits and sell through reports
• Ensure on time orders and re-orders
• Track sales performance for category post launch and take required action
• Analyze and make recommendations for space planning to ensure the SPF and MPF for the department is in line with concept performance
• Regularly collect and analyze product feedback
• Align buy with the plan and drive the sales, margin and inventory for the category as per the budget
• Coordinate product availability for photo shoots, and products to be in the floor that are in catalogue
• Conduct periodic surveys to understand customer behavior, competition mapping and arrive at strategy pricing
• Ensure timely implementation of the planograms
• Manage internal relationships for smoother implementation of business process
• 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
• Timely and efficient implementation of buying and seasonal calendar
• Manage end to end process of product PO, confirmations, inspections, shipments and deliveries
• Prepare FABs and training module for assigned category
• Manage relationships with vendors and internal teams
• Ensure on time orders, re-orders are aligned to the financial norms
• Understand the trends prevailing in the international market and customize the same to suit the needs of the domestic market

Requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance