G&B Fashions - Senior Buyer/Buying Head

G&B FASHIONS PVT. LTD.

Senior Buyer/Buying Head - Job Description :

We are looking for a responsible Senior Buyer/Buying Head. Retail buyers are an important part of the retail industry and are responsible for determining which merchandise a company will purchase.

Competencies :

- Thorough knowledge of the Indian Fashion and Retail Industry

- Strong analytical skills

- Detail oriented

- Understand garment specification, components, component suppliers, Quality of product, Fabric and garment production.

- Good communication skills

- Must have basic computer knowledge & skill in working with MS Office and Internet, etc.

- Promote appreciation and integration of cross functional priorities and requirements

Job Description :

- Manage the buying of the respective category according to the plan and budget allocated

- Product selection and assortment planning

- Reviews, evaluates, and monitors department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance; takes responsibility for procuring appropriate items

- To accurately phase sales, stock, margin, markdown and intake plans and projections for the brands.

- Maintaining a balanced product mix at all times through timely phasing (phase in - phase out).

- Ensuring the availability of right stocks at right time at right price

- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

- Uses information from interviews, site visits, seminars, trade shows, Internet, commercial and technical publications, and other contacts to develop and maintain an effective vendor base to procure various services, materials, and supplies

- Manage conflicts within and outside the team and function

- Team Management & Handling.

KRAs :

- Responsible for buying and sourcing of the respective category

- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of POs

- Ensure adherence to the OTB Plan

- Plan and implement business strategy as per the buying strategy

Qualifications:

MBA in Retail/NIFT degree/diploma in Fashion Merchandising / Garment Manufacturing with 4-5 years post qualification experience in buying and merchandising role with a reputed retail organization, preferably lifestyle retail