Buying / Sourcing / Merchandising For Garments Dept

Job Description

A Buying & Sourcing for Apparels category at DMart is responsible for selecting, sourcing & managing the product selection within a specific category in an apparel retail environment. This includes identifying trends, negotiating with vendors, managing inventory & driving sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management: The role holder will be responsible for sourcing & onboarding new vendors, managing relationship with existing vendors & negotiating price & terms

Product Selection & Sourcing: Identifying new products, trends & potential vendors within the apparels category

Buying & Ordering: Placing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, & ensuring timely delivery of goods

Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, optimizing inventory & turnover minimizing slow-moving or obsolete items.

Market Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, & staying updated on industry trends

Sales & Profitability: Analyzing sales data, identifying opportunities for growth & developing strategies to maximize sales & profit margins.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with other teams such as integration & replenishment, design, visual merchandising, quality, supply chain to ensure the successful execution of category strategies.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in fashion, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience: 3-7 years of proven experience in retail or wholesale buying, particularly within the apparel sector i.e Men, Women, Kids, accessories, ethnic category are preferred

Core Skills:

- Strong negotiation and communication skills.

- Excellent analytical and data analysis abilities (including proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP).

- Understanding of inventory management, supply chain processes, and vendor relationships. Involves travel to stores and vendor locations

Location

DMart Thane Head Office