Business strategy  Know the customer: Deeply understand customer behaviour, develop new customer insights  Own the business: Co-own the P&L, develop the business model, understand where opportunities are and create a viable business to service them  Know the market: Stay on top of trends in an ever-changing landscape, find opportunities and prioritize based on size, internal capabilities, etc.  Know the competition: Understand on-line and off-line players. Ensure selection stays well ahead of competition  Influence the leadership: Convert strategies into action by liaising with cross-functional leadership and drive the changes required  Market Understanding  Develop a thorough knowledge of the market - short term and long term trends  Have an in depth knowledge of competition and vendor and ability to influence the market  Develop and implement industry best practices. move the industry with you!  Selection and Offers  Optimized buying against a given OTB to drive high sell throughs  Make us the - destination of choice- for the customers through the largest and the greatest assortment of products on offer  Drive portfolio management for best offers and discounts for the customers  Ownership for sell through.  Purchasing and Inventory  Key driver of working capital management and inventory - ensure an optimal   Develop and manage a purchase strategy with the brands to ensure best selection along with the optimal cost and service.  People leadership  Build, retain and groom a strong team to deliver across functions  Set goals, define KPIs and ensure team tracks effectively towards goals  Desired background  Educational background - MBA   Worked as a buyer with a leading retailer or large brand.  Preferable should have done clothing buying in the past.  Desired Competencies  Desire and ability to think like the customer  Ability to translate strategies into execution plans and take them to completion  Highly analytical  Willing to take calculated risks to grow the category  Excellent verbal and written communication with interpersonal skills  Strong understanding of technology and business  Must be willing to learn  Ability to connect with people across teams & levels  Strong bias for Action

Bangalore

Senior Manager - Buying - eCommerce 

Senior Manager - Buying - eCommerce  ,Job Description for Senior Manager - Buying - eCommerce  in CareerNet Consulting in  Bangalore for (2-5) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Senior Manager - Buying - eCommerce  in CareerNet Consulting in  Bangalore for (2-5) years of experience. Apply Now!