Fashion Buyer

About the job

Janasya is seeking askilled and experiencedE-commerce Fashion Buyerto join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for merchandising and selecting, analysing and managing fashion products for our own website and marketplaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify fashion trends and predict/analyse consumer demand for the e-commerce platform.
• Create right seasonal buying plan along at right price points, by studying past online sales data and offline trend insights as per given OTB.
• Work closely with the marketing team and product team to strategies and execute product/collection launches, sales events, and other promotions.
• Monitor sales data, study ROAS and adjust inventory levels/ replenishments to ensure optimal stock levels.
• Manage and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Study and publish reports on sell through, sales trend, collection performance, colour/price/category trend, bestsellers and slow movers- weekly, monthly.
• Conduct competitive research and analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
• Maintain positive relationships with other buyers, product team and designers.
• Track inventory and align it for a quick & smooth transition to avoid sales disruption.
• Track and increase the core business contribution by introducing new products and ensuring never out of stock at any given point of time.
• Analyse historical performance to be able to support buying decision.
• Sharing production plans on time to book/manage MSI capacity
• Prepare Marketing/Promotion Calendar as per the planning with marketing team.
• Schedule Product Training as per requirement for every New Launches.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in apparel production, apparel merchandising, or a related field from NIFT, NID, Pearl Academy or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of experience as an E-commerce Fashion Buyer or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of fashion trends and the ability to predict consumer demand.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with analysing sales data and managing inventory levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Excel is a must. Good to have hands on experience with Microsoft ppt and word doc.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Analytical Skills to assess market trends and customer preferences
• Strong Communication and Negotiation skills for effective collaboration with vendors and internal teams
• Experience in Purchasing and Sales to manage inventory and drive performance
• Knowledge of fashion trends and understanding of fabric and design
• Organizational and time management skills
• Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Previous experience as a buyer or in a similar role in the fashion industry is desirable