- To contribute to the development of the divisional Buying and Merchandising strategy and to work within this strategy at all times.

- Keeping a track of Competitors activities through market research activities to track understand trends, forecasting, in terms of color, fabric etc

- Product presentation, packaging and Product development and develop promotional plans

- Review and adjust the season plans and weekly plans

- Product presentation, packaging and Product development and develop promotional plans

- Vendor identification and development
- Obtaining Range merchandise after effective negotiation
- To work with Marketing and Design to develop Visual Merchandising promotions in line with theme and product launches

- Ensures timely delivery of samples by vendors

- Setting of standards for quality of merchandise with QA





- Reconcile to store plans and fix departmental financial plans
- To assist Buyer with budget and margin targets, fashion range planning and building

- Maximizing current sourcing channels and identifying current opportunities

- Supporting negotiations and working with supply base to ensure that best costs and margins are achieved

- Working closely with Merchandising; management of stock, style options, quantities, promotions and markdowns.

- To conduct the annual review of supplier performance with QA and Buyer.

- To pursue and recover all money due from vendors as a result of performance penalties or markdown and promotional contributions.

To regularly update the front-end on key product benefits

📌 Deputy Buyer (Mumbai)
🏢 Shoppers Stop
📍 Mumbai