A. Buying & Merchandising

· Develop and execute seasonal and annual buying strategies aligned with sales targets and margin objectives.

· Analyse sales trends, consumer behaviour, MIS reports, and market insights to determine optimal product assortment and category mix.

· Identify new product opportunities and introduce relevant categories based on data-driven analysis.

· Lead vendor sourcing, negotiations, pricing finalization, and commercial terms to ensure profitability.

· Maintain solid vendor relationships to ensure product quality, compliance, and timely deliveries.

· Monitor competitor activity, pricing strategies, and market positioning.

· Manage OTB (Open to Buy) budgets and ensure buying decisions align with financial targets.

B. Planning & Inventory Management

· Lead merchandise planning through demand forecasting, historical data analysis, and market intelligence.

· Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability and reduce stock-outs and overstocking.





· Drive allocation strategies across stores/regions to maximize sell-through.

· Manage inventory turnover, aging stock, markdowns, and clearance strategies to improve margins.

· Align inventory plans with promotions, seasonality, and marketing calendars.

· Track and analyze key KPIs such as sell-through %, GMROI, stock cover, and category performance.

C. Process & Performance Management

· Implement structured buying and planning processes supported by MIS dashboards and analytics.

· Drive continuous process improvements in procurement and inventory planning.

· Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial controls.

· Present performance reports and actionable insights to senior management.

· Collaborate with retail operations, finance, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure business alignment.

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Buying and Merchandising - Retail (Andheri East)
🏢 ROOTS RECRUITMENT SERVICES
📍 Andheri East