Position Title: Assistant Manager Buying- Footwear & Accessories

Reports to: Manager Buying (Department Stores, SIS & Distribution)

Position Summary:

- To drive growth for MBO/, SIS & Wholesale in the Footwear Category
- Buy plan as per the channel requirement and assigned budget
- Gather Customer requirements and feedback to inculcate into the buys and range assortment
- Tracking on-time launch, sell-thru & ROS

Key Objectives:

1. Select the right Product Range

- Choose footwear styles, colours, sizes, and categories that match customer demand and fashion trend
- Maintain a balanced assortment across price and target consumers.

2. Achieve Sales and Profit Targets

- Buy Product that generate strong sell through and healthy margins
- Optimize pricing and markdown strategies to improve profitably

3. Understand Market and Consumer Trends

- Track fashion trends, seasonal demand, competitor activates

4. Manage Inventory Efficiently





- Article level track on over & out of stock for top sellers and slow movers
- Maintain healthy inventory turnover and replenishment cycles

5. Optimize Assortment Planning

- Assortment plan at region, customer and store level
- Use data and trend driven buying decisions

KPIs and qualitative measures:

- Buy placement as per the Assortment
- Market Research
- Customer Feedback

Organizational Relationships:

- Internal: Product, Sales, Planning & Trading
- External: Partners (LFR, SIS & Wholesale)

Eligibility Criteria And Functional Competencies Required:

- 5 - 6 years experience in footwear & accessories buying
- NIFT/ FDDI or any reputed fashion school
- Analytical and numerical skills
- Range and Assortment Panning
- Positive oral and written communication
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Multitasking
- People Management

📌 Assistant Manager Buying- Footwear & Accessories (Bengaluru)
🏢 Puma
📍 Bengaluru