Buying Head

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Buying & Merchandise Planning:

- Develop and execute buying strategies aligned with business goals and luxury market trends.

- Curate product assortments across categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, jewellery, beauty, or lifestyle products.

- Plan seasonal collections and product mix based on consumer insights, sales trends, and market demand.

- Drive category growth, pricing strategies, and margin optimization.

Vendor & Brand Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with international and domestic luxury brands, designers, and suppliers.

- Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, margins, exclusivity, and supply terms.

- Identify and onboard new luxury brands and product opportunities.

Inventory & Sales Management:

- Monitor inventory levels, stock ageing, sell-through, and replenishment planning.

- Ensure optimum stock allocation across stores and online platforms.

- Collaborate with planning and operations teams to minimize markdowns and maximize profitability.

Market & Trend Analysis:

- Stay updated on global fashion and luxury retail trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.

- Analyze sales performance, buying patterns, and category-wise profitability to support decision-making.

- Utilize data-driven insights for forecasting and assortment planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with merchandising, marketing, retail operations, visual merchandising, and e-commerce teams.

- Support marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional activities.

- Ensure alignment between brand identity and in-store customer experience.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the buying and merchandising team.

- Drive performance management, capability building, and team development initiatives.