Senior Buyer

Key Responsibilities 
- Assist in merchandise plans for the category based on insights gained from merchandise mix, historical trends and future outlook projected by the brand 
- Analyze store profile based on reports, including weeks of stock, merchandise sales blend, inventory by store grade 
- Ensure effective in-season management (stock analysis and balancing, markdown management, stock vs. sale performance)
- Plan merchandise mix for each store and complete initial product allocation to stores and reserve management based on pre-distribution 
- Finalize seasonal assortment plan and size run book in collaboration with Sr. Merchandiser 
- Monitor the product line, pricing and developments of competitor brands 
- Ensure the ageing standards are followed and the stock turns are maintained as per the company policy 
- Manage margin negotiations, orders, stock distribution and product selection 
- Monitor and analyze both, the best sellers and slow sellers and take appropriate actions 
- Keep a track of actual sales vs sales forecasts, inventory checks, forth coming events and address the replenishment needs of the stores on day-to-day basis 
- Perform regular store visits and competition analysis, in collaboration with the Brand Manager and communicate findings to the Brand