Buyer - Retail

Retail Buyer

Job Description :

Buying :

- Work with teams to get the best possible selection for both brands

- Improve the mix at channel and partner level - Core , NSM & SMU

- Optimize the sell through and the in stock rate

- Work to develop new verticals and products within existing inline with market trends

- Own the buying across channels and partners in adherence to the OTB

Market Understanding :

- Develop a thorough knowledge of the market - short term and long term trends

- Know the market : Stay on top of trends in the industry, find opportunities and prioritize based on potential of brands, platform strengths, internal capabilities, etc.

- Know the competition : Understand online and offline players. Ensure the selection stays well ahead of competition

Desired Skills and Experience :

- Knowledge of Retail, footwear/ lifestyle industry is a plus

- 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