Category Apparels

Job Description:Buying & Sourcing Apparels

Role Description

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills and Qualifications

Education:A Bachelors degree in fashion Retail Management Marketing or a related field is generally preferred.

Experience: 7-15years 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

Soft Skills:

-Strong interpersonal and team-handling skills.

-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

This role is crucial in ensuring that apparel department offers the right products at the right prices to meet customer demand and maximize profitability

Location

DMart Thane Head Office