Lead - Buying - Footwear Industry

Lead - Buying - Footwear Industry

We are looking for a seasoned professional:

- A strategy thinker with the basics of manufacturing in the E-commerce industry who understands the demand patterns.

- Experience of 8-12 years with comprehensive experience in buying and category management.

- Proven track record, including a minimum of five years specifically in the non-branded segment/private labels, with expertise in retailers like Dmart, Vmart, Vishal Mega Mart, etc.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Proficient in the technical intricacies of materials and product manufacturing.

- Practical experience in hands-on sourcing from local unorganized manufacturers.

- In-depth knowledge of the demand patterns of Indian retailers, particularly Mom & Pop stores.

- Responsible for aligning OTB for the season basis target sell thru.

- Formulating Buying Plans (Range Plan, Option Plan, Product Mix etc.) as per budget for the assigned category, based on the analysis of the historical trends and future forecasts

- Competitive analysis for accurate pricing strategy

- Analyzing MIS reports and monitoring STR, Stock Density, Sell Thru

- Scaling category through vendor management, pricing, inventory management & sale optimization

- Planning new launches and hits for maintaining freshness in the category

- Planning promotional strategies for the enhancement in sales for required categories

- Ensuring Top-Line & Bottom-Line target achievement with optimum discount planning.