Apparel Buyer

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** Seasonal Buying & Assortment Planning - Support in developing seasonal assortments for assigned categories. - Analyze historical sales, market trends, and consumer preferences to recommend product selections. Participate in range reviews and assortment finalization activities. - Coordinate with design, sourcing, and planning teams to track progress and resolve delays. Maintain timely execution of seasonal buying activities. Vendor Coordination & Order Management - Work closely with vendors and sourcing teams to communicate buy quantities and delivery schedules. - Track purchase orders and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and quality standards. Support vendor performance reviews and follow-up actions. Inventory & Stock Optimization - Monitor sell-through performance across categories. - Identify slow-moving and fast-selling products and recommend corrective actions. In-Season Trading & Replenishment - Partner with Design, Planning, Sourcing, Retail, and VM teams to support successful product launches. - Ensure alignment of category plans with the Buying objectives. - Ensure compliance with established buying frameworks and operating procedures. **Preferred candidate profile** **Qualifications:** Graduate or Post Graduate from NIFT **Experience:** 2 to 6 years of work experience with relevant experience in Buying/ Category management